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Certificate Of Origin (COO) is one useful document in Import-Export Trade. This
certificate indicates that the goods, which are being exported, are actually manufactured
in a specific country mentioned therein. This certificate is sent by the exporter
to the importer and is useful for claming special concession, if any on the import
duty charged. This certificate needs to be produced before the customs authorities
for the assessment of duty and clearance of goods with concessional duty. An
importer secures the benefit of Preferential tariff (if available) by producing
the certificate of origin to customs authorities.
Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) is one of Chambers
of Commerce, who are authorised by the Government of India, for issueing the Certificate
of Origin (Non Preferential) to Exporter. It has special Department
for issuing the Certificate of Origin and attestation of export related documents
and issuing Visa Recommendation Letters to Member of MACCIA for Commercial visit
purpose. Within half an hour exporter can avail the Certificate of Origin after
submitting relevant documents.
In India, the Chambers of Commerce, Export Promotion Councils and various Trade
Associations, which have been authorized by the Government, issue the certificate
of origin. The Central Silk Board, the Coir Board, Textile committee are also authorized
to issue such certificates for the products under the preview. This certificate
has to be dully legalised by presenting it to the Consul of the importing country
stationed in the exporting country.
Requirements for Obtaining Certificate of Origin:
- Specimen of Permanent Indemnity Bond to be given on Rs. 100/- Stamp Paper issued
by the Government of Maharashtra.
- Should be a Member of MACCIA.
- Submit a copy of the Invoice, copy of the Packing List and letter of Credit
- Certificate of Origin will be issued to Non-Members also by submitting Indemnity
Bond
Why Indemnity Bond?
The Indemnity Bond is required for the security purpose. MACCIA gives this Certificate
of Origin to its members or non-members on the execution of an Indemnity Bond in
favour of the Chamber.
So that the responsibility for any complications arising out of issue of Certificate
of Origin by the Chamber is on the members / non-members requesting for the Certificate.
The signing authority of Chamber is signing the certificate of origin on basis of
the indemnity bond.
Every exporter should submit this bond to concern Chamber along with membership
form. Non-member of the Chamber should only submit the indemnity bond.
Attestation and Legalization of the Documents
We also attest the Power of Attorney, Translated Documents, Free sale certificates etc. We legalise the necessary documents (Certificate of Origin, Invoice, Packing List, Power of Attorney etc.) from consulates e.g. Oman, Yemen etc.
The legalization charges are 1500/-Rs. per document (Excluding Consulate legalization charges). Only members can avail these services.