[Certificate of Origin (CO) - Issuing Authority & Importance in Export process]
A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a crucial international trade document that certifies that the goods in a specific export shipment were sourced, manufactured, manufactured or processed entirely in a specific country. It is one useful document in import-export trade. The Certificate of Origin is made by the Exporter under the rules and regulations of the specific country. This certificate indicates that the exported goods were manufactured in a specific country named therein. This certificate is sent from the exporter to the importer and is used to clear the goods at the customs authorities in the importing country. The Certificate of Origin is one of the important Export Documents. The certificate is issued by the local Chamber of Commerce. However, in certain cases, the buyer insists on obtaining the GSP (General System of Preferences) issued by the Export Council agencies of each country. When the certificate of origin is issued, a copy of the commercial invoice is also certifie...