Definition
A document certifying the country in which goods were produced or manufactured, used to determine duty treatment and comply with trade rules. Preferential certificates such as the SADC or EUR.1 form qualify goods for reduced duty under trade agreements, while non-preferential ones simply state origin. In South Africa these are issued or endorsed by SARS or authorised chambers of commerce.
Frequently asked questions
What is Certificate of Origin?
A document certifying the country in which goods were produced or manufactured, used to determine duty treatment and comply with trade rules. Preferential certificates such as the SADC or EUR.1 form qualify goods for reduced duty under trade agreements, while non-preferential ones simply state origin. In South Africa these are issued or endorsed by SARS or authorised chambers of commerce.
Which glossary terms are related to Certificate of Origin?
Certificate of Origin is a regional trade term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include AfCFTA Tariff Phase-Down, AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa), Common Customs Area (CCA) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.