Certificates Of Origin

What is a Certificate of Origin?

A certificate of origin is an important international trade document that verifies that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. It also serves as a declaration by the exporter.

Why are Certificates of Origin important?

A certificate of origin is essential in international trade transactions because it is the proof certifying the origin of the product, which is in turn the basis for determining the tariffs and other trade measures that will be applied.

Be sure to have the correct documentation before you import or export. One of the most important documents you will need is the certificate of origin. To obtain a certificate of origin your product needs to be “wholly obtained” or “sufficiently processed” in the country from which you are applying for the certificate of origin.

Electronic Certificates Of Origin

Electronic certificates of origin are not only a means to facilitate and provide a secure trading environment but also save time, costs and increase transparency.

The Randburg Chamber can provide both paper and electronic certificates.

What documentation do I need to provide?

  • Original Commercial Invoice, not a tax invoice
  • Copy of the Company registration document
  • Letter of Authority (template available upon request)
  • Formal Undertaking (template available upon request)

The Chamber may request additional supporting documentation if necessary.

Certificates of Origin Training

The Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) holds various training courses on Certificates of Origin and the rulings on customs during the year. Please contact the Chamber offices to find out when the next training course will be held.

Fees & Pricing

Certificates of Origin – Documents & Services
Description Cost
1 x set of CERTIFICATE of ORIGIN Documents (3X PAGES) Original (Colour ), Copy (Blue), and Application (Black & White) – Cost per set of 3 pages to Member R90.00
(3 x pages) Printing of COO pads for member cost R50.00 per page R150.00
Attestation of Certificate of Origin for Members, including 3x Commercial Invoices and 3x Packing lists. Total cost per set for Member R175.00
(3X PAGES) Original (Colour ), Copy (Blue), and Application (Black & White ) – Cost per set of 3 pages to Non-Member R90.00
(3X pages) Printing of COO pads for non- member cost R50.00 per page R150.00
Attestation of Certificate of Origin for Members, including 3x Commercial Invoices and 3x Packing lists. Total cost per set for Non Member R250.00
The COO pads are available for purchase at the below prices:
1 x PAD – ORIGINAL – 50 pagesR1 000.00
1 x PAD COPY (BLUE) – 50 pagesR750.00
APPLICATION PAD (WHITE) – 50 pagesR500.00
Total for 1 full set of 3 padsR2 250.00
Printing per page (If required)R50.00

COO RATES FOR MEMBERS (Manual and Electronic)

Set of documentsR90.00
Printing of setR150 – R50 per page
Attestation/Stamping of COO document (for chamber members)R175.00
(maximum 9 pages)
The total cost depends on the number of pages attested.
Stamping only, with previously purchased COO pads, is R175.00 per COO.
Electronic COO: R175.00

COO RATES FOR NON-MEMBERS

Manual COO:
Certificate of Origin (COO)R90.00 for first 3 pages
Printing of setR150.00 – R50 per page
Attestation/Stamping of COOR250.00 for 9 pages
The total cost depends on the number of pages to be attested.
Stamping only, with previously purchased COO pads, is R2500.00 per COO.
Electronic COO: R2500.00
* This is over and above the cost of the electronic COO pad.

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