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Certificate of Origin

About Certificates of Origin:

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document which attests that goods in a particular export shipment have been wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the USA. This trade document also provides a declaration by the exporter. Virtually every country in the world uses CO's to determine assessed taxes and if the goods can be legally imported. The 1923 Geneva Convention made Chambers of Commerce worldwide the official organizations to issue, sign and stamp Certificates of Origin's. We are proud to provide this service to our business community. The East Orlando Chamber has specific requirements to authenticate CO's. Follow these guidelines to avoid any delays. Appointments are required, walk-ins will not be accepted. Call 407-277-5951 or email eocc@eocc.org

EOCC Certificate Of Origin Trade-650

An Affidavit and Indemnification Agreement must be signed and accompany the Certificate of Origin. The invoice and/or bill of lading must be included. Please read the documents and the requirements.

Bring all supporting documents such as:

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or airway bill

Certificates of Origin and Affidavit and Indemnification MUST be signed, sealed, and notarized in-person. Any pre-signed or notarized documents will be rejected.

View the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Policy

View/Print the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Affidavit and Indemnification Agreement

Fee Schedule and Guidelines:

Members:

$25.00 per Certificate (one Certificate and one invoice or Bill of Lading.)
$10.00 per additional copy to be stamped and/or signed, this fee is for each additional copy, not per set.
$50.00 same day rush fee (see guidelines below)
$25.00 next day rush fee (see guidelines below)

Non-Members:

$65.00 per Certificate
$25.00 per additional copy to be stamped and/or signed, this fee is for each additional copy, not per set
$50.00 same day rush fee (see guidelines below)
$25.00 next day rush fee (see guidelines below)

  Processing Hours:

  • Appointments are available Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Excluding holidays and other office closings. Appointments are required. To expidete the process, please call 407.277.5951 or email or eocc@eocc.org to ensure we are available to process your request.

 

  • Depending on the complexity and length of the documents, authentication may take up to two business days. Same day service may not be available. Please review the fee schedule.

More Information:

Best Practices:

Keep a copy of all trade and supporting documents for your records in case of any future disputes, audits, or inquiries from customs authorities or other parties involved in the transaction.

Reasons for Rejections:

  • Insufficient or inaccurate details on the Certificate of Origin including, errors in the description of goods, country of origin, or exporter and consignee information will result in a rejection. Double-check your information for accuracy and completeness before arriving at the Chamber. Ensure all required fields are filled out, and the information provided matches the supporting documents to avoid any delay to the process.

 

  • Missing or inaccurate supporting documents will cause the document to be rejected.  Supporting documents MUST match the information provided on the Certificate of Origin. Otherwise, discrepancies on the invoice, packing list, or bill of lading will result in rejection. Review all supporting documents thoroughly to ensure consistency with the information provided on the Certificate. Make any necessary corrections before arriving to the Chamber.

 

  • A Signed Certificate of Origin prior to being sealed, including having it notarized will unfortunately be rejected. Signatures on the Certificate of Origin must be in blue ink and signed and sealed in the presence of a Notary.

 

  • Any rejections of a document will unfortunately need to be rescheduled.

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