A certificate of origin (COO) is a trade document that states the country where exported goods were made. Customs authorities use it to decide which tariffs apply and whether the goods qualify for a trade agreement. Exporters, freight forwarders and manufacturers fill one in for each international shipment, and many countries require it to be stamped by a chamber of commerce.
The collection holds 40+ certificate of origin templates, editable and free to download. You’ll find a blank and simple certificate of origin form, a non-preferential certificate, a version for non-U.S. exporters and a certificate of origin with Form A. Each certificate of origin format leaves space for the exporter, consignee, goods description and signed declaration.
Check which form the importing country expects before you fill anything in. Preferential certificates under a trade agreement usually follow a fixed official layout, while a generic template suits non-preferential shipments. Customs rules vary by country, so confirm with your freight forwarder or the local chamber.
Exporters usually prepare a certificate of origin alongside other shipping and trade paperwork. You can also check out our packing slip templates, invoice templates for the commercial invoice, and purchase order templates that start the order.
Certificate of Origin Templates in MS Word
Non U.S Certificate of Origin
Simple Certificate of Origin Template
Blank Certificate of Origin Template
Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin
Formal Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Origin Format
Plain Certificate of Origin Template
Certificate of Origin with Form A
Approved Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Origin Template
Model Certificate of Origin
Descriptive Certificate of Origin
U.S Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Authenticity
Non U.S Certificate of Origin
Types of Certificate of Origin
The exporter is responsible for providing all the necessary basic information, such as details of the shipped products, a tariff code, details of the importer and exporter, and the country where the goods were manufactured. Certificate formats and certification requirements vary by destination, transaction and applicable trade arrangements. Confirm the accepted form before using a generic layout. Generally, there are two types of certificate of origin:
1. Preferential:
A preferential origin document supports a claim under an applicable trade agreement or preference scheme. Eligibility depends on the relevant rules of origin and supporting evidence.
2. Non-Preferential
A non-preferential certificate records the origin of goods without itself claiming a preferential tariff benefit. It does not by itself establish eligibility or ineligibility under every trade arrangement.
Certificate of Origin Examples in MS WORD
Simple Certificate of Origin
Authorized Certificate of Origin
Example Certificate of Origin
Exporter’s Certificate of Origin
Blank Certificate of Origin
Sample Certificate of Origin
Detailed Certificate of Origin
Professional Certificate of Origin
Plain Certificate of Origin
Informative Certificate of Origin
Formal Certificate of Origin Example
Bordered Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Origin Detailed Example
Certificate of Origin Simple Style Template
Significance of a Certificate of Origin
As mentioned earlier, a certificate of origin is a very important document for imports and exports. A certificate may be required by the importing country, a buyer or a payment arrangement. Check the requirements for the specific shipment. Here are some other reasons this certificate is important:
- It helps to determine whether or not a particular product or a commodity can be legally imported or exported.
- It provides systematic management of exports and imports.
- For statistical analysis, a CoO is very important.
- It helps in determining the current rates of duties and taxes.
- A COO also helps the customs department to perform their processes and duties effectively and efficiently.
- It also fulfills the requirements for proper product advertising.
- It helps in the clear differentiation of the product from other similar products.
Certificate of Origin Samples in PDF
NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Simple Certificate of Origin
Blank Certificate of Origin Example
General Use Certificate of Origin
Formal Certificate of Origin Template
Official Certificate of Origin Sample
Complete Certificate of Origin Template
Detailed Certificate of Origin Example
U.S Certificate of Origin
Simple Design Certificate of Origin
Block Style Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Origin Format
How to obtain a Certificate of Origin
In order to obtain a certificate of origin, you should follow these steps:
- Make sure that the authorized signatories sign your certificates on behalf of your business.
- Attach an updated Exporters Information Form, if required.
- Before the document is being stamped, it is compulsory to provide its evidence of origin.
- Handwritten certificates are strictly prohibited. Type the certificate, check it and then print it.
- Submit a copy of all the stamped documents to the Chamber of Commerce for its records.
- All the relevant export documents must be signed carefully just below the declaration statement. This must be done before the documents are submitted for authentication.
Preparing Certificate of Origin Information
Start with the destination market and shipment requirements, not the visual appearance of the form. A downloadable layout is a preparation aid and may not be the accepted certificate for a particular trade route. For another preparation layout, WordNExcelTemplates offers certificate of origin templates, including a product-origin declaration; confirm the accepted documentation for the shipment before using either.
- Ask the relevant authority, chamber or trade adviser which certificate or declaration is accepted.
- Match exporter, consignee, goods description, quantities and references to the shipment documents.
- Collect evidence supporting origin and check who must issue, certify or sign the final document.
Worked Example
Example: a shipment contains products assembled in one country using imported components. The country from which the goods are dispatched does not by itself settle their origin. The exporter should verify the applicable origin rule and retain the supporting records before completing the declaration. A blank template cannot make that determination.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid claiming that every international transaction requires the same certificate. Do not assume an official preferential form can be replaced by a generic design or that an old example remains accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is country of origin the same as the shipping country?
Not necessarily. Goods may be stored or dispatched from a country different from their origin. Apply the relevant rules and supporting evidence rather than copying the dispatch address.
Can I design my own certificate?
Only if the recipient and applicable process accept that format. Some transactions require prescribed forms, declarations or certification, so confirm the requirements before using a general template.
