How to get Certificate of Origin (CoO) in India online? – Step by Step Procedure – Afleo

What is a Certificate of Origin (CoO) for export?

A certificate of origin is the document that declares that goods in the export consignment are manufactured or produced in a certain country. The nationality of the product is stated in the certificate of origin. The customs officials require the certificate of origin (CoO) for customs clearance procedures and it may also be required by banks, importers, private stakeholders for several purposes.

There are following two types of Certificate of Origin that can be issued from DGFT – 1) Non-Preferential CoO and 2) Preferential CoO.

Types of Certificate of Origin

The Government of India has designated various authorities to issue certificates of origin. Export Inspection Councils, DGFT, Chamber of Commerce, Export Promotion Councils and various other industry bodies are authorized to issue CoOs through the common digital platform.

Online Common Digital Platform for Issuance of Certificates of Origin (CoO)

With increasing concerns about fraud and the need to improve security in the international supply chain, the government has launched a common platform (one window) for obtaining certificates of origin.

• The platform would provide an electronic, paperless, contactless common platform to issue the certificate by saving exporters time and costs.
• Application must be made to the nominated agencies by making an online application at – https://coo.dgft.gov.in/.[DGFT CoO Portal]
• The CoO DGFT portal was first made functional for issuing the Preferential Certificate of Origin in September 2019. Since then, various agencies have been added to the list of nominated agencies to get the Certificate of Origin (Preferential CoO).
• According to trade announcement no. 48/2020-2021 dated 25.03.2021, the DGFT CoO platform was extended beyond the Preferential Certificate of Origin to facilitate the electronic application of Non-Preferential CoO.

How to Get a Certificate of Origin in India Online?/Certificate of Origin (CoO) Application Procedure

Visit the Common Digital Platform CoO DGFT Portal

• Visit the official website of the government by clicking https://coo.dgft.gov.in/
• During “Online Services” tab, select “Login for exporter online“.

Advance registration on the portal

To proceed with the online application, pre-registration is mandatory. Class 2 or Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for online registration and application. Registration can be done using an email ID and mobile number as per the updated IEC on the DGFT portal.

[Prior registration is mandatory and a step-by-step procedure has to be followed carefully to avoid making any mistake. Have complete information before starting the application, read the details here – DGFT CoO Registration (Certificate of Origin for Exports)]

Log in with valid credentials

• After step 1, you will see the below page on your desktop.
• Enter your IEC number as username and password.

Select Apply for new CoO

• Click on Online Application for Certificate of Origin
• After successful login with valid credentials, a new window opens. It would be possible to start a new application.

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Fill in the first mandatory information

• Select the type of certificate of origin you wish to apply for from the given list of preferential and non-preferential certificates.
• Fill in the initial information such as type of FTA, type of board chairman, state, issuing body, regional office, issuing office, etc.

• Under Preferential CoO, a certificate of origin is issued on the export consignment for which India gets tariff benefits depending on the trade agreement signed between two or more countries.
• The preferential certificate of origin is required to export to the countries involved in complying with trade agreements.

• Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) is also known under the trade agreement under which you apply to get the certificate.
• If the CoO is issued under the Asean-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA), it would also be called AIFTA CoO or Form AI Certificate of Origin.
• Similarly, the Certificate of Origin issued under the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) would also be called the APTA CoO or Form A Certificate of Origin.

Fill in information about the exporter and importer

• The exporter's details, such as the exporter's name, country and address must be filled in.
• The importer's details such as the importer's name, country and address must be filled in.

The product description must be filled in with the correct HS code.

Upload document details

The following documents must be attached –

1) Invoice copy 2) Waybill 3) Waybill/waybill 4) Packing list etc.

It is mandatory to upload a copy of the invoice.

Declaration by the exporter

Accept the conditions stated on the declaration page, fill in the location, name and designation and submit the application using a digital signature.

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Pay the state fee and submit the application

• Submit the application to the designated authorities after paying the government fee.

The online Certificate of Origin issuance process is completed here.

Issuance of concessional CoOs from the common portal is running smoothly but the system has recently been upgraded for non-preferential right and the nominated agencies are still in the process of registering them on the common portal for issuing non-preferential CoOs.

All agencies notified under Schedule 2E are required to ensure the onboarding exercise for mandatory electronic filing of non-profit CoOs through a common digital platform by 31^St October 2021, otherwise the authorities can be de-registered from Appendix 2E.

According to the Public Notice 29/2015-2020 dated October 18, 2021, all agencies listed under Schedule 2E of FTP 2015-20 who have boarded the common digital platform for issuing non-beneficial CoOs can issue certificates on all India basis wef 01/11/2021.

Non-advantaged applications sent directly to the Nominated Issuing Authority are also functional and will continue until 31 October 2021.

How can we help you obtain the Certificate of Origin (CoO) for your export shipment?

Afleo Consultants is committed to helping exporters and importers manage and grow their export business in the international market with peace of mind at an affordable price, while offering support to the company every step of the way to ensure compliance and continuous growth. We are India's leading import-export consultants, with rich experience of 10+ years in the same domain. We specialize in all DGFT and customs related matters – Export Incentive Schemes like RoDTEP, MEIS, SEIS, Import Permits like Advance License, EPCG, Status Certification AEO/Star Export House Certification, Duty Drawback, etc.

Do you require a certificate of origin (CoO)?

Get the following things done from one of our experts –

• To educate them about Certificate of Origin and its different types,
• Make the exporters aware of how it can be useful for duty relief on their export shipment.
• Assistance would be provided with documentation and online filling for issuance of Certificate of Origin (CoO) from nominated bodies.
• Be a partner throughout the import-export process.

We can also help you claim your pending/fixed export benefits in a quick and hassle-free manner.

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