Notification/Circular No.: Public Notice No. 43/2024-25
Document Date: January 27, 2025
Applicable Act/Rule: Foreign Trade Policy 2023
Applicable Section/Rule: Chapter 2 of Handbook of Procedures (HBP)
Effective Date: Immediate
Description
This public notice introduces updates to the process of obtaining Certificates of Origin (CoO), particularly with the shift to an electronic system (eCertificate of Origin or eCoO). For this, DGFT made following amendments in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023:
Para No. | Existing Provision | Revised Provision |
2.91(d) | Export Inspection Council (EIC) is the agency authorised to print blank certificates. The website of the EIC (www.eicindia.gov.in) provides procedural details (including fee) for issuance of the certificate of origin. | <<deleted>> |
2.93(c) | All exporters who are required to submit CoO (Non-Preferential) would have to apply to any of agencies enlisted in Appendix 2E with following documents: (i) Details of quantum / origin of inputs / consumables used in export product. (ii) Two copies of invoices. (iii) Packing list in duplicate for concerned invoice. (iv) Fee of Rs.200/- per certificate | Exporters required to obtain a Non-to Preferential Certificate of Origin in (CoO) must submit their applications online via https://trade.gov.in to any of the agencies listed in Appendix 2E. (i) Copy of Invoice and packing list is required to be uploaded along with online application. (ii) Fee of ₹200 is applicable for each Certificate of Origin including attestation of any additional documents. |
2.93(d) | The agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined in (a) above before granting CoO (Non-Preferential). Certificate would be issued as per format given in Annexure-II to Appendix 2E. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on certificate. Any agency desirous of enlistment in Appendix-2E may submit their application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E to DGFT | (i) The issuing agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined at para (a) above before granting an eCoO (Non-Preferential). Certificate shall be issued as per format specified at Annexure-II of Appendix 2E. (ii) Any correction in an existing eCoO may be requested online as an in-lieu CoO application to the issuing agency. (iii) Any agency desirous of enlistment under Appendix–2E may submit their application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E to DGFT |
2.93(f) | – | Agencies may issue Back-to-Back Certificates of Origin (Non-Preferential) for goods not of Indian origin for reexport, trans-shipment, merchanting trade purposes. These certificates shall be issued based on documentary evidence confirming the goods’ origin based on the foreign country of origin. The details of the supporting documentary evidence and the Country of Origin must be explicitly mentioned on the back-to-back CoO (NP) issued. |
This shift to the eCoO system modernises and digitises the certification process, reducing paperwork, ensuring transparency, and aligning with global best practices. It also introduces more flexibility for corrections and recognises re-export scenarios, making it easier for exporters to comply with trade requirements.
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