"Certificate of origin is issued in accordance with the relevant rules of origin to prove the origin of goods or the qualification of origin of the document, is the goods into the field of international trade "economic passport". Preferential certificate of origin as the export of goods in the agreement to enjoy preferential tariff treatment in the country necessary written vouchers, is described as international trade "pass" "paper gold" "coupon". In this paper, the enterprise will apply for the certificate of origin of export goods, a summary of common questions and answers, in order to facilitate better application for the certificate of origin.
Q: How to apply for customs certificate of origin?
Customs on the export of goods certificate of origin application and issuance has basically achieved electronic. The process of certificate issuance includes: certificate declaration, certificate audit and certificate issuance.
Applicants can log in China International Trade "Single Window" (https://www.singlewindow.cn/)-Customs Certificate of Origin-Certificate Application, or log in "Internet+Customs" platform-Taxes and Fees. Customs" platform - tax business - certificate of origin management - certificate of origin issuance, select the type of certificate to enter the certificate declaration page, truthfully and accurately fill in the basic information of the certificate and cargo information. Applicants should pay attention to the entry requirements of each column prompted on the page when entering information.
Applicants who need certificate self-printing should upload the enterprise's Chinese and English seals and signatures of authorised personnel and complete the authorisation before applying for the certificate for the first time. The applicant shall use the electronic port legal person card to log in China International Trade "Single Window" - Certificate of Origin Self-printing - "Seal Management" menu to upload the seal and signature; Thereafter, the applicant enters the "Authorisation Management" page - "Seal Signature Authorisation" column, and selects the default seal and signature among the uploaded seals and signatures to complete the authorisation.
Production-oriented enterprises can apply for product pre-approval. When applying for a certificate of origin, products that have passed the pre-qualification process can be used by the auditor to confirm their qualification of origin.
Customs in the process of auditing the certificate of origin, the authenticity of the certificate of origin or whether the goods comply with the standards of origin to carry out audits, if necessary, can be confirmed through the form of verification.
After the audit of the certificate of origin, the enterprise shall use a needle printer to print the certificate of origin on the blank certificate applied for, stamp the enterprise's seal in English and Chinese according to the requirements, and sign the signature of the authorised personnel, and then go to the visa customs site for the certificate issuance procedures. For self-service printing of certificates of origin, enterprises can use colour printers with automatic double-sided printing function to print certificates of origin on A4 paper.
Q: When should enterprises apply for the certificate of origin?
Generally, the certificate of origin should be applied before or at the time of shipment. If the name of the ship and the number of voyage cannot be determined in the pre-shipment declaration, the column of means of transport/number can be filled in "BY SEA", "BY AIR", "BY ROAD" or other modes of transport. The means of transport/number field may be filled in with "BY SEA", "BY AIR", "BY ROAD" or other modes of transport. The certificate of origin under the Arrangement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua on Early Harvest of Free Trade Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "China-Nicaragua Early Harvest Certificate of Origin") can be filled with "***" in the column.
Q: Can I apply for reissue of certificate of origin after shipment of goods?
If the certificate of origin is not applied for before shipment due to non-subjective intention, negligence or other reasonable reasons, you can apply for reissuance of the certificate after shipment of the goods.
Most of the certificates can be applied for reissue within 1 year from the date of shipment of the goods. However, it should be noted that the Certificate of Origin under the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "APTA Certificate of Origin") does not specify the reissuance matters, which should be applied for at the time of exportation of the goods or within 3 working days from the date of shipment, and the Certificate of Origin under the Cross-Straits Economic Co-operation Framework Agreement (ECFA) (hereinafter referred to as "ECFA Certificate of Origin") should be applied for within 90 days from the date of declaration of the exportation of the goods. Application for reissue.
Most of the certificates are reissued when the date of application is later than the date of shipment. However, it should be noted that the "People's Republic of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Co-operation" under the certificate of origin (hereinafter referred to as "China - ASEAN Free Trade Area Certificate of Origin"), "the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Royal Government of Cambodia Free Trade Agreement" under the certificate of origin (hereinafter referred to as the "China-Cambodia FTA Certificate of Origin") shipment of the certificate within 3 days from the date of application is not reissued. Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as "Certificate of Origin of China-Korea FTA") within 7 working days from the date of shipment does not apply for reissuance of the situation; "The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan" under the Certificate of Origin of the Free Trade Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Certificate of Origin of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement") within 15 days from the date of export is not reissuance of the situation; "ECFA Certificate of Origin" application date The application date of ECFA Certificate of Origin is later than the date of export declaration.
Q: What are change certificate, reissue certificate and change reissue certificate?
Alteration Certificate: When the applicant requests to change the content of the issued certificate, he/she can apply for alteration of the certificate to the original visa authority within the validity period of the certificate and return the original issued certificate.
Re-issuance of Certificate: If the issued certificate is stolen, lost or destroyed, the applicant can apply to the original visa authority for the issuance of a certified true copy of the certificate within the validity period of the certificate.
Change Reissue Certificate: If the applicant requests to change the content of the issued certificate, but the original certificate cannot be returned due to theft, loss or destruction, the applicant can apply to the original visa authority for change reissue certificate within the validity period of the certificate.
Q: How many items of goods can be entered in each certificate of origin? How to deal with it if it exceeds the limitation of number of items?
There are limitations on the number of items, including: Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica (hereinafter referred to as Certificate of Origin under China-Costa Rica FTA), Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru (hereinafter referred to as Certificate of Origin under China-Peru FTA), Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Iceland Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Iceland under the Free Trade Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the Certificate of Origin under the China-Iceland FTA), the Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of New Zealand under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of New Zealand (hereinafter referred to as the Certificate of Origin under the China-New Zealand FTA), the Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Australia (hereinafter referred to as the Certificate of Origin under the China-Australia FTA) Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Chile (hereinafter referred to as the Certificate of Origin under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement), the Certificate of Origin under the ECFA (hereinafter referred to as the Certificate of Origin under the China-China Free Trade Agreement), the Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Swiss Confederation (hereinafter referred to as the (hereinafter referred to as "Certificate of Origin under the China-Switzerland FTA") stipulates that the number of items shall not exceed 50.
No limit on the number of items include: Certificate of Origin under the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), Certificate of Origin under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), Certificate of Origin under the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA), Certificate of Origin under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), Certificate of Origin under the China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement (CCAFTA), Certificate of Origin under the China-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), Certificate of Origin under the Sino-Nicaraguan Early Harvest (CNEH). Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as Certificate of Origin under the China-Georgia FTA), Certificate of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius (hereinafter referred to as Certificate of Origin under the China-Mauritius FTA), Certificate of Origin under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) (hereinafter referred to as RCEP). (hereinafter referred to as "RCEP Certificate of Origin"), as well as Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin and Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Certificate of Origin.
If the total number of items of a batch of goods exceeds the limit of items in one certificate, the goods can be split into several certificates for declaration, and the number of items of goods declared in each certificate shall not exceed the limit of items in that kind of certificate, and the invoice number can be indicated by the original invoice number plus "-1, -2, -3 ...... " indicates.
Q: If the mark contains special characters or patterns, which can not be entered in the certificate application, how should the applicant operate?
The applicant can fill in the mark column "SEE ATTACHMENT" ("ECFA Certificate of Origin" fill in the "see attached"), and in the certificate on the back page of the sticker mark, or print mark with A4 paper. After the applicant prints the certificate, the certificate and the mark page must be submitted to the Customs visa site for stamping and other procedures. For the "China-Korea FTA Certificate of Origin", "China-Germany FTA Certificate of Origin", if the mark for the graphics or symbols, the mark should be filled in the column "I / S" or "IMAGE OR SYMBOL".
Q: If there is a third party/intermediary in the trade, how should the applicant declare?
For non-preferential certificate of origin, fill in "VIA" or "O/B" after exporter or consignee, or fill in "THIRD PARTY" in the column of special terms. Then fill in the name, address and country (region) of the intermediary; GSP certificate of origin can fill in "THIRD PARTY" in the column of special terms and conditions, and then fill in the name, address and country (region) of the intermediary; the rest of the certificates should be declared by ticking the box of "third party invoice/non-party company", and fill in the intermediary name, address and country (region). The other certificates should check the "Third Party Invoice/Non-Party Company" on the declaration page, fill in the name and address of the intermediary, and select the country (region), and cannot be entered in other columns of the certificate. It should be noted that the domestic company does not belong to the third party, the third party should be stationed in the exporting country (region) and the importing country (region) outside the country (region) of the trading party.
Q: What is the difference between self-printed certificates and blank certificates?
Self-printed certificates are printed on A4 paper using a colour double-sided printer, and the printed version contains the signature of the Customs seal and the signature of the enterprise seal, and the enterprise does not need to go to the Customs site for visa. Self-printed certificates and blank certificates have the same validity.
As of June 2023, the types of certificates applicable to self-printing include: Certificate of Origin of China-Australia FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-New Zealand FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Pakistan FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-China FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-China-China FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Switzerland FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Ice FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Germany FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Singapore FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Singapore FTA, Certificate of China-Singapore FTA, Certificate of China-Singapore FTA, Certificate of China-Singapore FTA and Certificate of China-Singapore FTA. Certificate of Origin of China-Singapore FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Korea FTA, Certificate of Origin of China-Mauritius FTA, Certificate of Origin of ECFA, Certificate of Origin of Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (for South Korea and India), Certificate of Origin of China-ASEAN FTA (for Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand). ), "RCEP Certificate of Origin" (to Singapore, Thailand, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia), non-preferential certificates of origin, certificate of authenticity of tobacco, re-export certificate, processing and assembly certificate.
Certificates punched with blank certificates need to use blank certificates applied for from the Customs, printed with a needle printer and visas on site at the Customs. All types of certificates are applicable to the overprinted certificates.
Q: Preferential trade agreements under the goods with a valid certificate of origin, but in the importing country (region) to enjoy the benefits of how to deal with?
Export of goods of origin in the importing country (region) Customs clearance benefits are blocked, can be designated by the exporting member country (region) of origin business contact point is responsible for the importing member country (region) Customs designated by the origin business contact point for customs clearance coordination.
In China, preferential trade agreements under the legal and normal export of goods with real and effective proof of origin, in the importing member countries (regions) to declare imports can not enjoy the tariff preferential treatment, the applicant can be timely to the visa agency or the competent Customs feedback accurate and informative information. Confirmation of the need for China Customs to the importing country (region) Customs preferential coordination, enterprises can log on to the China International Trade "Single Window" to initiate preferential coordination applications, the Customs will be based on the specific circumstances of the importing country (region) Customs to carry out customs clearance co-ordination.
Q: China Customs has normally issued the certificate of origin for export goods, and the customs of the importing country (region) informs the customer that it fails to enquire about the certificate of origin, how should it be handled?
The certificate of origin issued by China Customs for export goods can be logged into China International Trade "Single Window" - Business Application - Standard Application - Certificate of Origin - Certificate of Origin Verification. or directly copy the verification website (http://origin.customs.gov.cn/) on the certificate of origin, or log on to the "Palm Customs" APP - Services - Customs Clearance Logistics Or log in "Customs on the Palm" APP - Services - Customs Clearance and Logistics - CO/Approved Exporter Search for enquiry. If the data of the certificate of origin cannot be found on the verification website, there are the following common reasons: (1) the certificate has not been filed; (2) the number "0" and the letter "O" in the invoice number are mixed up; (3) the invoice number contains the space bar or other invisible characters; (4) special characters in the invoice number are used in the invoice number; (5) the invoice number has a special character in the invoice number; and (6) the invoice number has a special character in the invoice number. (4) The special symbol "-" in the invoice number is entered in different full-width and half-width input methods; (5) The certificate information contains abnormal characters.
Enterprises successfully self-printed certificates, be sure to select "Yes" when confirming the printing results, otherwise it will affect the automatic filing of certificates. At the same time, the certificate declaration should avoid entering unusual characters, pay attention to the invoice number of numbers, special symbols of the standard entry. If you can not determine the actual invoice number, you can directly copy the invoice number in the certificate declaration information for query. If still unable to query the certificate, you can contact the visa authority to assist in troubleshooting and solving the cause.
Q: How to check the tax rate of export goods in the importing country (region)?
Enterprises can log on to the Ministry of Commerce "Foreign Trade Practices Query Service" website (http://wmsw.mofcom.gov.cn/) to query the main trading countries (regions) of the import tax rate (Note: the website data may be updated with a lag, for reference only, the enterprise must be imported to the country or region of the Customs tariff rate shall prevail), the specific operation path: in the "Foreign Trade Practices Query Service" website (http://wmsw.mofcom.gov.cn/) to query the import tax rate. The specific operation path is as follows: in the "Tax Query" module, select "Origin" and "Destination", and through the function of "Check Code", select "Import Tax Rate". The specific operation path is as follows: select "Origin" and "Destination" in the "Tax Inquiry" module, and select "Destination Code" through the "Code Search" function. Due to the different 10-digit commodity codes of different countries (regions), it may not be possible to search by directly inputting the 10-digit code used for export declaration or the code provided by the importer in the column of "Destination Code". Therefore, enterprises can click on the "check code", select the chapter classification in the pop-up page, and then further select the refinement of the classification until the final determination of the 10-digit code of the importing country (region), and then click on the "query" to view the code in the importing country (region) of the basic tariff rates and preferential trade agreements. Click "Query" to view the basic tax rate of the code in the importing country (region) and the tax rate under various preferential trade agreements.
In addition, to enquire the import tax rate of the countries (regions) that have signed preferential trade agreements with China, you can also log on to the "China Free Trade Zone Service Network" (http://fta.mofcom.gov.cn/), click on "Agreement Tax Rate" on the home page, select "Country of Origin", and then click "Enquiry". Click on "Agreement Tariff Rates" on the homepage, select "Origin" and "Destination", and select "Commodity Code" through the function of "Code Query". Query."
