Certificate of Origin China : A Special Paperwork For Import Customs and Tariff Treatment
How to save the import tariff when import from China ?
Well, one essential tip is to get a certificate of origin China.
As one of the most important shipping documents in international shipping, certificate of origin plays a special role for import Customs clearance and tariff.
Today, I’m going to introduce this certificate.
In which, importers will get everything should know for it , like :
• Template
• Cost to get
• Time to issue
• Benefits
• Certificate type
• lots more
• Let’s dive right in.
What is Certificate of Origin ?
Certificate of Origin, stands for C/O, is a kind of certificate used to prove that the exported goods are of the origin of the country.
It is a essential shipping document used in international trade for the trade related parties to hand over goods, settle the goods payment, claim for compensation together with insurance policy, customs clearance and acceptance of the importing country, and levy customs duties.
It is also the certificate that the exporting country enjoys quota treatment and the importing country implements different trade policies to different exporting countries.
Why C/O needed ?
ship with confidenceCertificate of Origin is important no matter to importers or the whole import country. It can be served as :
1.Basis for deciding on tariff treatment
2.The required documents for import Customs clearance
3.Important basis for trade statistics
4.Evidence of goods’ inner quality or settlement of exchange
What’s the type of Certificate of Orgin China ?
For shipments from China, there are two kinds of C/O.
1.Common Certificate of Origin for general use
2.Preferential Certificate of Origin for preferential use
#1 Common Certificate of origin
The common certificate of origin belongs to the general documentation of international customs clearance process.
It can be applied for every products exported from China, no matther where to ship.
Drawbacks ?
You can’t enjoy the tariff preference of the importing country when use this common C/O.
#2. preferential certificate of origin
It is the necessary evidence for you to enjoy tariff reduction and exemption.
When the original goods of China are exported to the below importing countries of the contracting party, you can get the corresponding C/O.
Bottom Line :
For all export goods from China,
no matter what country they are to, get common certificate of origin.
For shipments to the FTA ( Free Trade Agreement ) countries with China, get the preferential certificate of origin.
Remarks :
The invoice number of a C/O must be the same as Commercial invoice.
And cargo details on the B/L, Packing List, C/O should be the same.
FAQ
Here somes to more specific questions and answers for certificate of origin China.
Who issues the certificate of origin china?
It is issued by the China Council for the promotion of international trade (CCPIT or chamber of Commerce) or by the Customs Bureau.
Who can apply the C/O ?
You can get your suppliers to do that, no matter they are trading company or real manufacturer.
Of course, the easiest way is to ask your freight forwarder to make it.
How long does it take to get a certificate of origin ?
The original paper will be issued in 1~2 working days to the party who filing the application (and there’s no electronic version).
The process starts from the day the vessel departs, because C/O needs the accurate departure date.
How much does it cost for a C/O ?
A common certificate of Origin takes USD 50 / Sheet. And USD 120 / Sheet for a FTA C/O.
How to make C/O if I have several shipments ?
If all of the cargo are consolidated in one shipment, then 1 certificate of origin can be ok.
If all of the shipments are shipped separately, suppose 5 shipments, then 5 C/O are need.
CONCLUSION
Thats all you need to know about Certificate of Origin China.
Properly use C/O will make your import process smoothly, and get better tariff treatment with some type of products.
If you plan to ship from China, now or in the future, please contact me, and I will provide you with a solution subsequently.
