Certificate of Origin (CO) Issuance Service within 5 Days in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Cuong Phat Logistics provides reliable, fast, and compliant CO application services. With the desire to help businesses save budget, manpower, and time in completing the procedures for requesting Certificates of Origin, our CO application service ensures reliability, speed, and compliance with regulations. In the article below, we invite you to learn more about CO forms, required documents, and the benefits businesses receive when using Cuong Phat Logistics' CO application service.

Common CO forms encountered by CO application services.

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important document in international trade, certifying the origin of a specific shipment. Furthermore, goods with a CO may be eligible for preferential treatment such as tax exemptions or reductions under agreements and commitments between countries participating in free trade agreements.

These are common CO forms that our CO application service frequently encounters.

Below are some common Certificate of Origin (CO) forms that our CO application service frequently encounters.

– CO form A: issued for goods exported to countries that grant Vietnam preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

– CO form B: issued for goods exported to all countries under rules of origin that are not eligible for preferential treatment.

– CO form D: issued for goods exported to ASEAN countries eligible for preferential tariffs under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA).

– CO form E: issued for goods exported to China and ASEAN countries eligible for preferential tariffs under the Agreement on Trade in Goods within the framework of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ACFTA).

– CO form S: issued for goods exported to Laos that are eligible for preferential tariffs under the Vietnam-Laos agreement.

– CO form AK: issued for goods exported to South Korea and ASEAN countries eligible for preferential tariffs under the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA).

– CO form VK: issued for goods exported to South Korea that are eligible for preferential tariffs under the Vietnam-Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA).

– CO form AJ: issued for goods exported to Japan and ASEAN countries eligible for preferential tariffs under the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (AJCEP).

– CO form AI: issued for goods exported to India and ASEAN countries eligible for preferential tariffs under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA).

– CO form VJ: issued for goods exported to Japan that are eligible for preferential tariffs under the Vietnam-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (VJEPA).

– AANZ CO form: issued for goods exported to Australia, New Zealand, and ASEAN countries eligible for preferential treatment under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Agreement (AANZFTA).

– CO form EAV: issued for goods exported to countries belonging to the Eurasian Economic Union under the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union.

– CO form ICO: issued for coffee products grown and harvested in Vietnam and exported to all countries according to the regulations of the International Coffee Organization (ICO).

Application for a Certificate of Origin

For traders applying for a Certificate of Origin (CO) for the first time, for a new product being exported for the first time, or for a product that is not in a fixed category, the application dossier for a CO includes:

(1) The application for a CO is fully and validly completed.

(2) The CO form has been completed.

(3) Printed copy of export customs declaration.

(4) Copy of commercial invoice (stamped as a certified copy by the merchant);

(5) A copy of the bill of lading or a copy of an equivalent transport document (stamped as a certified copy by the trader) in case the trader does not have a bill of lading.

(6) Copy of the Goods Production Process (stamped as a certified copy by the trader).

(7) Detailed list of exported goods.

(8) Other documents in the form of copies (stamped as certified copies by the trader) if required such as: Customs declaration for import of raw materials and auxiliary materials used to produce goods for export; sales contract or value-added tax invoice for the purchase and sale of raw materials and auxiliary materials domestically; export license;…

For traders producing and exporting fixed products, the application for the first CO issuance includes the above documents. From the next CO issuance application onwards, traders only need to submit documents from (1) to (5).

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Procedures for issuing Certificates of Origin for goods

The process for issuing Certificates of Origin is as follows:

• Step 1: Register your business profile.

The merchant profile includes:

– Register the signature sample of the legal representative of the business or the person authorized to sign the Application for Certificate of Origin (CO) and the business's seal;

– A copy of the business registration certificate (with the business entity's seal certifying it as a true copy);

– List of the trader's production facilities.

To register as a trader, traders can choose one of two methods:

– Declare the initial business registration application through the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Electronic Certificate of Origin Management and Issuance System at www.ecosys.gov.vn or other websites of organizations authorized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to issue Certificates of Origin;

– Submit your application directly at the headquarters of the Certificate of Origin (CO) issuing organization.

• Step 2: Submit the application for a Certificate of Origin (CO).

Traders can submit applications for Certificates of Origin (CO) using one of the following methods:

– Attach the application for a Certificate of Origin (CO) from www.ecosys.gov.vn

– Submit the application directly at the headquarters of the CO-issuing organization where the business entity has registered its business profile;

– Submit the documents by mail to the CO issuing organization where the business entity is registered.

• Step 3: The CO issuing organization checks and notifies.

The organization issuing the Certificate of Origin (CO) checks whether the application is valid and informs the trader of one of the following:

1. Acceptance of Certificate of Origin (CO) issuance and the timeframe for when the trader will receive the CO.

2. Request for additional documentation

3. Please review the documents.

4. Refusal to issue a Certificate of Origin (CO).

5. Request an inspection at the trader's production facility.

• Step 4: Issue the Certificate of Origin (CO).

– The CO issuing officer checks and enters the data into the system and submits it to the authorized person for signing and issuing the CO.

– The authorized person of the organization issuing the Certificate of Origin (CO) signs and issues the CO.

– The officer from the organization issuing the Certificate of Origin (CO) stamps and returns the CO to the trader.

Cases where Certificate of Origin (CO) is refused.

– The business applying for a Certificate of Origin (CO) has not yet registered its business profile.

– The application process and documentation for obtaining a Certificate of Origin do not comply with regulations.

– The application for a Certificate of Origin (CO) contains contradictory information.

– Certificates of Origin (CO) must not be written in English, must be written in red ink, handwritten, erased, have faded or illegible text or data, or be printed in multiple colors of ink.

– Goods that do not originate from a country of origin or do not meet the rules of origin.

– The trader applying for the Certificate of Origin (CO) committed fraud regarding the origin of the goods in a previous CO issuance, and the case has not yet been resolved.

– Traders applying for a Certificate of Origin (CO) fail to provide complete documentation, information, and related materials to prove the origin of goods, or fail to cooperate in verifying the origin of goods when competent authorities conduct inspections and verifications.

Reliable Certificate of Origin (CO) application services at Cuong Phat Logistics.

As mentioned above, there are many reasons why applications for Certificates of Origin (CO) may be rejected or require further documentation verification. This directly impacts the import and export operations of businesses.

For businesses that lack experience in applying for Certificates of Origin (CO) or want to save time, effort, and manpower on this procedure, using Cuong Phat Logistics ' CO application service will be the optimal solution.

Reliable Certificate of Origin (CO) application services at Cuong Phat Logistics.

With a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals in the import and export field, we will advise, guide, and support businesses in preparing all necessary and accurate documents and certificates according to regulations. We ensure that the Certificate of Origin (CO) application process is as quick and smooth as possible. Furthermore, Cuong Phat Logistics will handle the entire process of registering business profiles and submitting CO application documents on behalf of the business.

Our commitment:

– Highly discounted service fees for obtaining a Certificate of Origin (CO).

– We guarantee absolute confidentiality of customer information and shipment details.

– Dedicated service, ready to answer all customer questions 24/7.

For businesses interested in obtaining a Certificate of Origin (CO) , please contact Cuong Phat Logistics at the address below for prompt advice and support.

CUONG PHAT LOGISTICS

Office address: No. 2, Lot M2, Yen Hoa New Urban Area, Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

Hotline: 0868 00 9191

Admin: 0977 13 2019

Email: info.cuongphatlogistics@gmail.com