What is the Australian certificate of origin? How to apply for a certificate of origin for exporting to Australia?

What is the Australian certificate of origin?

Australian certificate of origin, also known as "China's export certificate of origin to Australia", can also be called "China-Australia FTA preferential certificate of origin", referred to as "China-Australia certificate of origin"; Australian certificate of origin refers to the certificate of origin that needs to be provided to the customs of the importing country when the goods are exported from China to Australia. Among them, the certificate of origin of the goods exported to Australia can be the general certificate of origin CO, GSP certificate of origin Form A or preferential certificate of origin Form U of the Australian Free Trade Zone, but the specific certificate of origin can be selected according to the requirements of Australian guests.

As far as we know, it is best to apply for Form U of Australian Certificate of Origin for goods exported to Australia, because Form U of Australian Certificate of Origin is a regional preferential certificate of origin issued by China only for Australian countries. For the goods exported to Australia, the Australian certificate of origin FORM U is preferred, which is not only conducive to the smooth customs clearance of goods, but also enjoys the function of preferential tariff reduction and exemption of importing countries; The general certificate of origin CO can only be used for customs clearance and does not enjoy any tariff reduction or exemption from Australian countries.

At present, the certificate of origin required for exporting goods to Australia can be issued by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) or the Customs.

How to apply for Australian certificate of origin?

In fact, it is extremely simple to apply for an Australian certificate of origin. Usually, many export enterprises are directly looking for agents to handle it. Just fill in a certificate of origin format according to the relevant information of goods export, without providing other information. It is simple and efficient to apply.

Australian certificate of origin processing flow:

1. Fill in the format of Australian certificate of origin according to the bill of lading and other materials;

2. The agent sends the draft back after inputting the data into the system;

3. The export enterprise will send the manuscript of the certificate of origin to the guests or freight forwarders or check it by itself;

4. If the certificate of origin is checked correctly, notify the agent to issue the original;

5. The agent will send the certificate of origin to the customs or CCPIT for review;

6. Customs or CCPIT shall verify the contents of the certificate of origin; Give the original certificate of origin;

7. The agent scans the certificate of origin; By post.

Note: As long as the format of certificate of origin is correct, the processing time of Australian certificate of origin is usually 1-2 working days.

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