Certificate of Origin
An official document certifying the country of origin of goods, required by customs for applying preferential tariff rates or anti-dumping duty exemptions.
In detail
A Certificate of Origin (CO) is issued by an authorized body in the exporting country — for China: CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) or Chinese customs. Uses in Russia/EAEU: applying anti-dumping duty exemptions for specific manufacturers; proving origin for goods where customs requires manufacturer verification; meeting documentary requirements for certain categories. Types relevant to China-Russia trade: Form CO or standard Certificate of Origin — confirms country of manufacture; issued per consignment. Anti-dumping: if anti-dumping duties apply to a specific HS code and manufacturer, the CO proves the goods are from a duty-exempt producer. Important: 'Made in China' on the packaging is not equivalent to an official Certificate of Origin. Russian customs requires a CO issued on CCPIT official form with stamp and signature. Request the CO from your supplier before shipment — it cannot be obtained after goods have left China.
Examples
- →Anti-dumping duty on steel pipes from specific Chinese mills: CO required to prove goods come from a non-listed mill
Related terms
HS Code (Harmonized System Code)
The international 6-digit product classification code used worldwide to determine customs duty rates and regulatory requirements.
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