Introduction & Meaning of Certificate of Origin:
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.
When imports from certain countries are favourably treated in the matter of levy of import duties, the Customs Authorities of concerned country insist on some proof of the fact that the goods are genuine products of such countries. For this, a certificate of origin is sent to the importer by the exporter. As the very name indicates, it is a certificate indicating the fact that the goods, which are being exported, have originate / manufactured in a particular country. It is a sort of declaration testifying the origin of exports. It is mainly useful for taking advantage of a preferential duty, if available. It also ensures that banned articles do not go to the importing country. Finally, the certificate of origin ensures that the goods have not been re-shipped by the exporter after importing from some other country.
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.
Roll of Indian Merchants’ Chamber:
Indian Merchants’ Chamber is one of Chambers of Commerce, are authorised by the Government of India, for issue the Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) to Exporter, since 1926. It has special Department for issuing the Certificate of Origin and attestation of export related documents and issuing Visa Recommendation Letters to Member of IMC for Commercial visit purpose. The Department is totally dedicated for Attestation and Issuance of Certificate of Origin, with 7 to 8 Staff persons during working hours. Within one hour exporter can avail the Certificate of Origin after submitting relevant documents.
| Description | IMC Members
(Annual Subscriber & Indemnity Bond holde) |
Non-Members (Indemnity Bond holder) |
| Certificate of Origin (5 Copies) | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 100.00 |
| Exporter’s Invoices (5 Copies) | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 100.00 |
| Packing List (5 Copies) | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 100.00 |
| Any other Declaration (5 Copies) | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 100.00 |
| Addl. Copies of above (5 Copies) | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 100.00 |
| Typing of Certificate | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 50.00 |
| Amendments | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 50.00 |
| Supply of 10 Sets of C. O. | Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 70.00 |
| Visa Recommendation Letter (only for IMC Members) |
Rs. 200.00 | -- |
| Agency Agreement/ Power of Attorney / Contracts per copy (only for IMC Members) |
Rs. 200.00 | -- |
| Attestation Charges per Copy | Rs. 200.00 | -- |
| Saudi Arabian Consulate’s Legalisation | Rs. 500/- Per Page (Rs.420/- Saudi Charges + 80/- ) IMC Service | |
| Office Timings | |
| Mon to Fri | 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (Lunch Time 1:30 to 2:00 pm) Delivery up to 7:00pm |
| Sat | 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Delivery up to 3:00 pm |
For further detail please contact:
Mr. Sanjay A Wakkar (Dy. Director) - 9867906859
IMC Building, IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020.
Tel. 22046633 extn 135
This facility is available at Churchgate office and following branch office.
| Navi Mumbai office | Andheri Office |
| The Commodity Exchange, Room No. 616 & 617, 6th floor, P O Box 87, Sector-19, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400705 Tel. - 27842466 Telfax - 27842467 Email - imcvashi@gmail.com Contact – Mr. Uday Kenkre (Joint Director) and Mr. Amol Rode (Senior Manager) |
405, 4th floor, Center Square, ‘A’ wing, Opp. Bharat Petrol Pump, above Aircel Gallery, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400058 Tel. - 26231937 Telfax - 26703689 Email - imc.andheri@gmail.com Contact – Mr. Nishant Shetye (Senior Manager) |