Electronic Certification Everything you need to know about Electronic Certificates of Origin
Fast Facts: What is a Certificate of Origin? Ø Document required by Exporters for import compliance stating “Origin” for importing country to calculate duty Ø Exporter legally responsible for correct declaration Ø Manually processed since 1898 Ø Chambers responsible for certification since 1923
Fast Facts: What is a Certificate of Origin? Ø Two Types: Preferential - Free Trade Agreements - e. g. NAFTA - US, Canada & Mexico - Zero or reduced Duty Non Preferential - Standard Rules of Origin & Duty
Fast Facts: What are the ICC Rules? Chamber of Commerce Ø Ø Appoints Authorized Officer Formal undertaking replaced Notary Chamber applies seal Service both members &non-members
Fast Facts: What are the ICC Rules? Freight Forwarder/Exporter Ø Appoints Authorized Officer Ø Formal Undertaking § Bound by the Standard Rules § Indemnifies Chamber § Becomes responsible for declaration § Provide direct access to Customs Ø Submits signed COO and Commercial Invoice
Consequences of getting it wrong Freight Forwarders/ Customs Clearance Agents § Incorrect declarations are Redlined § Risk of incurring legal liability § Loss of license § Penalties § Delays/ Missed deadlines Exporter/ importer § Loss of export license § Increased costs § Delays/ Missed deadlines
Why it’s time to say goodbye to time consuming, error-prone and costly manual processing of Certificates of Origin.
Count the cost to your business Ø High manual processing costs and inefficiencies Ø Local/overseas courier costs $60 to $150 per shipment Ø Productivity losses Ø Slow turnaround times Ø Delays and missed deadlines
enables you to increase your profitability by processing Certificates electronically
ØBenefits include: Ø Saves money – no more couriers Ø Saves time – desktop to desktop Ø Fast!
Overview
Internet changes everything! • Process COO’s from your desktop 365 days 24 x 7
How to process COO’s electronically Option 1 - e. Cert Web. Docs Online ability to create, send and receive: • Certificate of Origin • Commercial Invoice • Packing list • Other documents as PDF
How to process COO’s electronically Option 2 - e. Cert Submit Send export document PDF’s to the Chamber for stamping and signing: • Create export documents off-line using WP • Convert and Submit as PDF • Returned by email • PDF attachment
How to process COO’s electronically Option 3 - e. Cert Direct Use accredited software to send export documents directly to the Chamber for stamping and signing.
How exporters process certificates of origin
Exporters and Freight Forwarders win … “e. Certify has saved us a lot of time and money since we don’t have to drive downtown. ” Stephanie Larrowe, Owner - And Cake Inc. “Due to its ease of use, e. Certify is highly recommended to any company. ” Michael Mc. Daniel-Martinez, Manager - Johnson Motors Inc. “It’s simple. I can just fill it out, upload it, do other work and come back later to find an approved Certificate of Origin. It’s much less time consuming, allowing me to ship more. ” Brian De. Witt, Wholesale Customer Service - Andrew Christian Inc.
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