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Mechanics of ExportingCertificates of Origin
presented by Amanda Barlow USCIB Export Expo
December 10, 2013
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What are Certificates of Origin (COs)?
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Certificates of Origin (COs) International trade document Confirms origin of goods being exported Required third party verification of Origin:
Geneva Convention 1923 Two types :
Non-Preferential: standard rules of origin and duty Preferential: Free Trade Agreements
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Why are COs needed? May be required by customs authority of the
importing country: Preferential duty rate Standard import requirement for entry
May be required by a financial institution to comply with the terms of payment Letter of Credit Bank Payment Obligation
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Demystifying COs COs DO NOT need to be notarized NOR do they need a raised seal May be issued for goods of non-U.S. origin Multiple origin on one CO is acceptable Paper forms are NO LONGER the only way to
present a CO Third party endorsement required FTAs: NAFTA and KORUS
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Why USCIB eCOs? Trusted provider of export documents for over
40 years: ATA Carnet Strong international recognition and trade
documentation network Active member of the World CO Task Force Compliant with the CO Guidelines of the
International Chamber of Commerce: Standard UN layout Third party verification Applicant authentication
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Why USCIB eCOs? Full electronic processing and delivery
Eliminate messenger costs and administration costs Reduce errors Provide fast turnaround
Types of origin verification Made in USA Exporting non-U.S. products Global supply chain Forwarders, brokers and
agents can apply
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How To Get Your eCO Online applications only: www.CertsOfOriginUSA.org U.S. corporations with Federal ID numbers eCO applications must be accompanied by a
commercial invoice We will certify additional documents that support
the CO Supply supporting
documentation for a CO
one of two ways
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Contact
THANK YOU
Amanda Barlow
Director, MarketingCarnet and Trade Services Department
[email protected] or 212.703.5078www.CertsOfOriginUSA.org
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