Certificate of Origin Template
The Certificate of Origin (C/O) proves where goods were manufactured. It is required for preferential tariff treatment under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
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1. Exporter (Consignor)
Company name, address, country, contact *
2. Consignee (Importer)
Company name, address, country, contact *
3. Producer / Manufacturer
If different from exporter
4. Means of Transport & Route
Vessel/flight, POL, POD (as known)
5. For Official Use Only
Issuing authority stamp and signature
Item-by-Item Detail
| Item No. | Marks & Numbers | No. of Pkgs |
Description of Goods | HS Code (6-digit) |
Origin Criterion | Gross Weight | Invoice No. & Date |
| 1 | FBA15... | 100 CTNS | Bluetooth Speakers | 8518.22 | WO (Wholly Obtained) | 1,020 kg | INV-2026-001 |
| 2 | N/M | 50 CTNS | USB-C Cables | 8544.42 | PE (Produced Entirely) | 150 kg | INV-2026-001 |
| ... | Continue for all items |
6. Declaration by Exporter
"The undersigned hereby declares that the above details and statements are correct and that all the goods were produced in the country shown above." *
7. Certification
Issuing authority: e.g., CCPIT, China Customs
Stamp, signature, place, date *
Origin Criteria (RCEP/FTA)
| Code | Meaning | Example |
|---|
| WO | Wholly Obtained — 100% from the exporting country | Agricultural products, minerals |
| PE | Produced Entirely — from wholly obtained materials only | Refined sugar from domestic sugarcane |
| PSR | Product Specific Rule met (CTC, RVC, or CTSH) | Most manufactured goods |
| CTC | Change in Tariff Classification — HS code changes | Steel (7308) made from iron ore (2601) |
| RVC | Regional Value Content — % of value from FTA region | Electronics with 40%+ regional content |
Major FTAs Available from China
- RCEP (2022+) — China + ASEAN + Japan + Korea + Australia + New Zealand
- China-ASEAN FTA — Tariff reduction for ASEAN destinations
- China-Korea FTA — Reduced duties for Korean imports
- China-Australia FTA — Most goods at 0% duty (ChAFTA)
- China-Switzerland FTA — Preferential rates for Swiss market
- General C/O (CCPIT) — Non-preferential; proves origin only, no tariff benefit
📝 Important: FTA certificates must be issued BEFORE shipment or within a limited time after shipment (varies by FTA, typically 30-90 days). Late applications may be rejected, resulting in full duty payment.
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