Certificate of Origin (CoO) is a document which certify that the exported products are manufactured in India. The certificate of origin contains information regarding the export products, exporter details and importer details. The Certificate of Origin (CoO) is issued through online by the concerned authority.

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).