Guidance on Printing Certificates of Origin on Standard A4 Paper from October 15, 2022
Guidance on Printing Certificates of Origin on Regular A4 Paper from October 15, 2022
According to Notice 257/TB-BCT in 2022, the guidelines on this matter are as follows:
In implementation of Resolution 76/NQ-CP dated July 15, 2021, by the Government of Vietnam issuing the comprehensive program for state administrative reform for the period 2021 - 2030;
To facilitate and reduce costs for enterprises to promote exports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announces:
- From October 15, 2022, traders requesting the issuance of the types of C/O listed below may print the C/O form and self-print from the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Electronic Origin Management and Issuance System at https://ecosys.gov.vn. The C/O form must be printed on white, A4-sized paper as per ISO standards.
The types of C/O include: forms D, AANZ, AK, AI, AJ, E, AHK, RCEP, CPTPP, VK, VJ, VC, VN-CU, and S.
The C/O forms issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to traders may continue to be used until April 15, 2023.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has notified the competent authorities of partner countries about the above content. If issues arise during implementation, please contact the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Import-Export Department) for prompt resolution.
(Contact information: Tel: 024 2220 2468, 2220 5444, or 2220 5361; email: xnk-xxhh@moit.gov.vn).
Guidance on Printing Certificates of Origin on Regular A4 Paper from October 15, 2022 (Image from the Internet)
Submission of Certificates of Origin: Regulations
Based on the provisions of Article 14, Appendix I issued with Circular 10/2022/TT-BCT, the submission of certificates of origin is regulated as follows:
Submission of Certificates of Origin
1. To enjoy preferential tariffs at the time of import procedures, the importer must submit to the customs authorities of the importing Member Country a C/O form D or a self-certified certificate of origin along with related documents.
2. In cases where a C/O form D is rejected by the customs authorities or related authorities of the importing Member Country, it will be marked in box 4 and sent back to the issuing authority within a reasonable period but not exceeding 60 days. The importing Member Country must inform the issuing authority of the reasons for denying preferential tariffs.
3. In cases where a self-certified certificate of origin is rejected by the customs authorities of the importing Member Country, it will be sent back to the competent authority of the exporting Member Country within a reasonable period but not exceeding 60 days. The importing Member Country must inform the competent authority of the exporting Member Country of the reasons for denying preferential tariffs.
4. In cases where the Certificate of Origin is rejected as per provisions in clauses 2 and 3 of this Article, the importing Member Country may accept and consider explanations from the issuing authority or the competent authority of the exporting Member Country and evaluate the Certificate of Origin for acceptance of preferential tariffs. The explanations from the issuing authority or the competent authority of the exporting Member Country must be detailed and address the issues raised by the importing Member Country.
Thus, the submission of certificates of origin is regulated as above.
Validity Period of Certificates of Origin
According to Article 15, Appendix I issued with Circular 10/2022/TT-BTC, the validity period of Certificates of Origin is regulated as follows:
Validity Period of Certificates of Origin
1. To certify the origin of goods, Certificates of Origin are valid for 12 months from the date of issuance or the date of issuance, and must be submitted to the customs authorities of the importing Member Country within that period.
2. In cases where Certificates of Origin are submitted to the customs authorities of the importing Member Country after the period specified in clause 1 of this Article, they are still accepted if the delay is due to force majeure or other reasonable causes beyond the exporter’s control.
3. In other late submission cases, the customs authorities of the importing Member Country may accept the Certificates of Origin provided that the goods were imported before the validity period of the Certificates of Origin expired.
Thus, according to regulations, to certify the origin of goods, Certificates of Origin are valid for 12 months from the date of issuance or the date of issuance, and must be submitted to the customs authorities of the importing Member Country within that period.
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