The certificate of origin is a document that shows which country the product is made in. This document is issued by the country’s Chamber of Commerce according to the ICC international form. It can be said that this certificate is considered one of the most important documents in international trade, which has different types, each of which affects the export and import of goods. Also, these certificates are very important for the domestic purchase and sale of goods; Because by using it, the buyer will understand the details of the product.
Types of certificate of origin
Certificates of origin have different types in different countries. In the following, you will learn about the types of certificates that exist in Iran:
- Form A: Form A is used to export goods to European countries, America, Oceania, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Form A is a certificate that some countries use to help developing countries.
- PTA Form: This form is used only for exporting goods to Pakistan.
- Certificate of origin preferred (Preferential Certificate of Origin):
This type of certificate shows the existence of a free trade agreement or a preferential tariff reduction plan among some countries to help economic development and making it easier to export and import to each other. For example, exports between the United States, Mexico, and Canada are exempt from customs duties under the USMCA free trade agreement, and the certificate of origin in these countries is a preferred type or type A. In these and similar cases, a commercial invoice or bill of lading is used instead.
- Non-preferential certificate of origin (strongNon-preferential Certificate of Origin):
This type of certificate of origin, also known as a normal certificate, indicates that the goods in question are not eligible for reduced or no customs duties under trade agreements between countries. If the exporting country does not have a trade treaty or agreement with the importing country, a non-preferential or ordinary certificate of origin is required. 
A sample of the certificate of origin obtained by Gasil Kalai Shargh Company
Documents required to issue a certificate of origin
To issue a certificate of origin, a series of documents are required, which you must deliver to the Chamber of Commerce. Below are the required documents for you:
- Invoice (Invoice): The invoice has full details of the product, price and quantity.
- Bill of lading: Bill of lading is one of the most important documents required for issuing a certificate, because it specifies the transportation of goods and the countries of origin and destination.
- Commercial card: active commercial card valid until the expiration date
- Certificate of authenticity: This certificate shows the country in which the product was produced.
- Customs declaration: export cottage that is taken from customs for the purpose of exporting goods.
- Packing list: packing list of export goods
- Bank slip related to the cost of issuing the certificate of origin
Issuance of the certificate of origin of the Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is a place where they confirm the product and country specifications. For this reason, all kinds of certificates are under the supervision of the Chamber of Commerce to be approved. The export company must also issue a certificate for its products, which is done under the supervision of the Chamber of Commerce. To import goods, you must submit a series of documents to the Chamber of Commerce and Customs in order to be able to import the goods.
The cost of issuing a certificate of origin
The cost of issuing all kinds of certificates is 5 million rials according to the approval of the board of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the certificate issuance fee, you must pay an annual membership fee and entrance fee.
final word
The certificate of origin is very important for the buyer, because by using this certificate, he can check the quality and specifications of the desired product. It is also very important for the importing country. The reason for the importance of this certificate is that when you import goods into the country, banks, ministries of industrial houses, agriculture, health and universities ask you to present this certificate to them. By checking the certificate, they find out whether this product is useful or harmful for the country.
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