Reasons Why Your European Certificates Of Origin May Be Refused
European Community Certificate of Origin (orange in colour).
1) The certificate of origin comes in a 3-part set. All parts must be presented together. The information on these pages must be identical.
2) ‘United Kingdom’ or ‘UK’ must be shown after the UK consignor’s address in box 1 of your certificate of origin.
3) The pink application copy must be signed by an authorised signatory. (Formal undertaking forms must be completed and kept on file at the NI Chamber Office).
4) Shipping marks must be shown in box 6 of your certificate or origin and accompanying invoice.
5) A signed copy of the commercial invoice must be attached to the certificate. This will be retained at the Chamber.
6) A copy of the packing list (if stated on the c/o) must be attached.
7) The typescript / writing must be legible.
8) The information on the certificate must comply with the information on the invoice.
9) If the goods are of foreign origin, proof of origin must be attached, ie, a copy of the foreign export invoice or a copy of foreign certificate of origin.
10) The certificate of origin must not be mutilated or torn.
11) The reverse of your pink application copy must be completed.
12) We must see any company names and addresses in boxes 1 & 2 of your certificate somewhere on your invoice.
13) If using a European Certificate for an Arab Country or Egypt, (that does not require legalisation), an indemnity form must be completed and attached to your certificate. (Indemnity forms available at the Chamber).
14) The gross and net weights in box 7 of the certificate must agree with the gross and net weights on the invoice.
15) If the certificate is in a foreign language, we must have a translation.
16) The client must sign on the same page as the total amount on the invoice.
17) A multi-page invoice must be stapled and must show “Page 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, etc.
18) The Final Destination must always be stated on the invoice.
19) “STC” or “Said to Contain” is prohibited as it denies positive knowledge of the goods shipped. The exporter’s agent must possess such knowledge in order to complete the application correctly. The phrase must be deleted from the c/o or a new c/o prepared.
