Types of Certificates of Origin (CoO)

Non-Preferential CoO:

Non-preferential CoO is also known as “Ordinary CoO” which indicates that the goods do not qualify for reduced tariffs or tariff-free treatment under trade arrangements between countries.

If an exporting country does not have place in trade agreement with the importing country, an ordinary CoO will be needed or if a particular product being shipped has been exempted from the tariff. It must also be declared using an ordinary CoO.

Preferential CoOs :

Preferential CoO indicate the presence of a free trade agreement between the Importing and Exporting Countries.

If the exports done between any two countries which have the Free Trade Agreement and would receive a preferential CoO. In these similar cases, a commercial invoice / bill of lading / Purchase Order / Shipping Bill is used to getting Certificate of Origin Certificate (CoO).