What are the certificates of origin used for customs clearance (what is CO)

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Certificate of Origin, referred to as C/O or CO, is divided into three categories:

1. Special certificate of origin (special products such as wine, rough diamonds, tobacco, etc.);

2. Preferential certificate of origin (the destination port can enjoy my country's GSP treatment), common FORM A certificate, FORM B, FORM F certificate, etc.;

3. Non-preferential certificate of origin (general certificate of origin, proving that the product is produced in the country of production);

Certificate of Origin, collectively known as Certificate of Origin in English, is a certificate that proves the region/country of origin of goods. It can be divided into the above three categories according to the different customs clearance preferences at the destination port. Its main functions are to facilitate customs clearance at the destination port. , tariff reduction and exemption at the destination port, etc.

What is CO Certificate of Origin?

A general certificate of origin (CO) is a document that proves the origin of goods. Generally speaking, customs in various countries tax goods with a general certificate of origin at the most-favored-nation rate. Currently, goods exported to most countries/regions in the world Products can apply for CO certificates as long as they comply with China's rules of origin.

The full name of the general certificate of origin is CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN.. CO certificate of origin, also known as general certificate of origin, is a type of certificate of origin. CO Certificate of Origin is a document used to prove the manufacturing place of exported goods. It is the "origin" certificate of goods in international trade. Under certain circumstances, the importing country will grant different tariff treatments to imported goods accordingly.

C/O is also divided into two types: one is stamped with the ordinary Commodity Inspection Bureau seal, and the other is stamped with the Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
Customers who require the CCPIT seal C/O are likely to also need an INVOICE, that is, adding the CCPIT's signature to the commercial invoice. Generally, customers in the Middle East require this type of certificate of origin.