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Certificate of origin (CoO)
Proves the goods were made in India. A preferential CoO lets the buyer claim lower duty under a trade agreement.
- Certificate no.
- CDP/0000/2099/000001
- Type
- Preferential — India–UAE CEPA
- Exporter
- Sharma Agro Exports, Indore
- Consignee
- Al Noor Foodstuff LLC, Dubai
- Goods
- Raw peanuts, HS 1202.42, 400 bags
- Origin criterion
- Wholly obtained
- Invoice
- SAE/EXP/0001 dated 01 Jan 2099
- Issued by
- Authorised agencies through the trade.gov.in Common Digital Platform (EIC, export promotion councils, chambers)
- Used in
- Exports
- Portal
- trade.gov.in ↗
Why it matters
Without the right preferential certificate, your buyer pays the full duty and your price stops being competitive. Non-preferential CoOs are also asked for by many buyers, banks and LCs.
What goes on it
- Exporter, consignee, transport details
- Goods description, HS code, quantity, invoice number
- Origin criterion (for preferential certificates)
- Issuing agency's digital signature and reference number
Avoid these mistakes
- Check which agreement covers your buyer's country and which agency issues that form, on trade.gov.in.
- Apply before the vessel sails; retrospective issue is possible only in limited cases.
- Keep cost sheets and supplier bills — you may be asked to prove the origin criterion.
More shipping documents
All documents →- ShippingBothCommercial invoiceThe final bill you raise on the overseas buyer. Customs in India and in the buyer's country both read it.
- ShippingBothPacking listA package-by-package list of what is inside the shipment, with weights and sizes.
- ShippingExportShipping billThe export declaration to Indian Customs. Goods cannot leave India until customs gives Let Export Order (LEO) on it.