How to save the import tariff when import from China ?
Well, one essential tip is to get a certificate of origin China.
As one of the most important shipping documents in international shipping, certificate of origin plays a special role for import Customs clearance and tariff.
Today, I’m going to introduce this certificate.
In which, importers will get everything should know for it , like :
- Template
- Cost to get
- Time to issue
- Benefits
- Certificate type
- lots more
Let’s dive right in.
What is Certificate of Origin ?
Certificate of Origin, stands for C/O, is a kind of certificate used to prove that the exported goods are of the origin of the country.
It is a essential shipping document used in international trade for the trade related parties to hand over goods, settle the goods payment, claim for compensation together with insurance policy, customs clearance and acceptance of the importing country, and levy customs duties.
It is also the certificate that the exporting country enjoys quota treatment and the importing country implements different trade policies to different exporting countries.
Why C/O needed ?
Certificate of Origin is important no matter to importers or the whole import country. It can be served as :
- Basis for deciding on tariff treatment
- The required documents for import Customs clearance
- Important basis for trade statistics
- Evidence of goods’ inner quality or settlement of exchange
What’s the type of Certificate of Orgin China ?
For shipments from China, there are two kinds of C/O.
- Common Certificate of Origin for general use
- Preferential Certificate of Origin for preferential use
#1 Common Certificate of origin
The common certificate of origin belongs to the general documentation of international customs clearance process.
It can be applied for every products exported from China, no matther where to ship.
Drawbacks ?
You can’t enjoy the tariff preference of the importing country when use this common C/O.
#2. preferential certificate of origin
It is the necessary evidence for you to enjoy tariff reduction and exemption.
When the original goods of China are exported to the below importing countries of the contracting party, you can get the corresponding C/O.
| Name of the C/O | Countries |
|---|---|
| Form-A | UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvian, Lithuanian, Cyprus, Maltese, Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Norway Wei, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Turkey |
| Form-B | Bangladesh, India, Laos, South Korea and Sri Lanka. Tax cuts range from 5% to 100% |
| Form-E | Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Form-F | Chile |
| Form-P | Pakistan |
| Form-N | New Zealand |
| Form-AU | Australia |
| Form I | Ireland |
| Form K | Korea |
| Form L | Costa Rica |
| Form R | Peru |
| Form S | Switzerland |
| Form X | Singapore |
| Form GE | Georgia |
Bottom Line :
For all export goods from China,
no matter what country they are to, get common certificate of origin.
For shipments to the FTA ( Free Trade Agreement ) countries with China, get the preferential certificate of origin.
Remarks :
The invoice number of a C/O must be the same as Commercial invoice.
And cargo details on the B/L, Packing List, C/O should be the same.
FAQ
Here somes to more specific questions and answers for certificate of origin China.
Conclusion
Thats all you need to know about Certificate of Origin China.
Properly use C/O will make your import process smoothly, and get better tariff treatment with some type of products.
Now, I would like to hear from you :
What kind of C/O needed when you ship to UK from China ?
or how much does it cost for a Form E cost ?
Any else ways you have chosen to save the import duty ?
Eitherway, just let me know by leaving a comment below.
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