I (Meaning and importance of Exports) Unit Structure

13.4.2 TYPES OF CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN 
The certificate of origin is of three types such as 
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1) Certificates for clearance 
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These certificates are required by all countries for clearance 
of goods by the importers. They are generally issued by trade 
associations and the chambers of commerce. The exporter gives 

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details in the prescribed form, submits a copy of the commercial 
invoice and pays required fees. On the basis of all these 
documents, the chamber of commerce issues certificate of origin. 
2) Certificates for availing concessions under GSP 
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These certificates are required for availing concessions 
available under Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Such 
certificates are to be obtained in triplicate. In India, certain agencies 
such as Export Inspection Council, central silk board, Jute 
Commissioner, etc. are authorized to issue certificates under GSP. 
3) Certificate for availing concessions under common wealth 
preference (CWP) 
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The prescribed form of such certificate of origin is available 
with the organizations mentioned above. These organizations are 
their regional offices have been authorized by the Govt. of India to 
issue certificate of origin required in respect of exports to the 
preference giving countries under CWP. 
13.4.3  IMPORTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN 
 
I) Importance of COO to the exporter 
a) It acts as a proof that the goods are of Indian origin. 
b) 
It helps to clear the goods from the customs of exporter‟s 
country. 
II) Importance of COO to the Importer 
a) An importer gets quick delivery of goods from the customs. 
b) An importer can claim special concession as regards 
payment of tariff. 
c) An importer gets adequate proof about the origin of goods.