The latest handling process for the customs certificate of origin for exported goods

It is recommended to verify through the following methods:The certificate serves as crucial documentation in international trade to prove goods origin or origin qualifications, hailed as the economic passport of commodities. With cross-border trade development and national emphasis on trade facilitation, China Customs announced (Notice No.136 on October 9, 2023) the cancellation of export goods origin enterprise filing requirements effective November 1, 2023, further simplifying procedures. This article provides in-depth interpretation of the latest export goods origin certificate procedures and operational details.

Selection of Application Entrance:
• Applicants may log into Internet + Customs or China International Trade Single Window platforms to submit origin certificate applications via corresponding modules.
• According to the applicants needs and familiarity, choose the most convenient platform for operation.

Application Process:
• On selected platforms, access the origin certificate issuance module and complete application forms as prompted. Internet + Customs locates this under Tax Services—Origin Management—Origin Certificate Issuance, while Single Window places it under Business Applications—Standard Applications—Certificate of Origin—Customs Origin Certificate.
• After confirming that the filled information is correct, submit the application.

Precautions:
• Ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the filled information to avoid affecting the normal issuance of the certificate.
• According to the requirements of the announcement, enterprises that have completed the filing do not need to re - file. However, if the information changes, it should be updated in a timely manner.

First - time Application Maintenance:
• First-time applicants must complete enterprise information maintenance in the Basic Enterprise Information Maintenance module.
• The system will automatically fill in the information that has been filed in the general customs enterprise qualification system, and enterprises can modify and improve it.

Information Change:
• Timely updates in Basic Enterprise Information Maintenance module are required for any enterprise information changes.

Field Interpretation and Precautions:
• The enterprises English name needs to be accurate and complete to avoid trade disputes.
• Select the correct administrative division and affiliated agency to ensure the accuracy of the information.
• Select the appropriate application mode according to the actual situation of the enterprise and make changes when necessary.
• After information maintenance, confirm Synchronization Status shows Synchronization Successful to ensure effective updates.

Certificate Entry:
• In the Certificate Application module, select applicable origin certificate types for information entry.
• When filling in, ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the information and pay attention to the entry requirements of the columns.

Certificate Review and Printing:
• Customs will review submitted origin certificate information, with review status viewable in Certificate Query.
• For certificates that pass the review, you can choose to print with a template or self - print.
• Self - printed certificates need to be printed by the enterprise itself and have the same effect as template - printed certificates.

Certificate Query and Verification:
• After certificate issuance, enterprises may verify certificate information via the Export Origin Certificate Verification System or Palm Customs APP.
• During the review and verification process by the customs, enterprises need to actively cooperate and upload relevant supporting materials as required.

Product Pre - review:
• Enterprises may pre-determine goods origin or preferential trade agreement qualifications via the Product Pre-review module before formal application.
• Fill in the information such as raw materials, parts and processing procedures of the goods accurately in the module to improve the efficiency of certificate review.

Verification Interaction:
• In the links such as certificate review and post - event supervision, the customs will review the authenticity of the certificate of origin.
• Enterprises need to actively cooperate with the customs work and provide relevant supporting materials as required.