COMESA Certificate of Origin Guide
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Exporter (Name & office address) Ref. No………………
Exporter (name and address Reference No……………
commercial Ref. no........
Exportador (nome e endereco comercial)
• Consignee (Name & office address) COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND
Recipient (name and address SOUTHERN AFRICA
commercial EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
Recipient (name and address AND FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA
commercial) EAST AFRICAN COMMON MARKET AND
SOUTH
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
• Particulars of Transport • For official use – Reserve for use
Information regarding transportation official - Reserved for official use
Information related to transportation
• Marks and Numbers; number and kind of 6. 7. Origin [Link] 9. Invoice
package, description of goods; Brands Customs criterion weight or No.
and Tariff No. (see other Number of
number and types of packaging; Tariff overleaf); quantity Invoice
designation customs officer Criterion Gross weight Invoice
goods; No. of origin or another no.
Marks and numbers; quantities and nature Law (see at quantity
the customs verse; Weight
Packaging; designation of no. Gross criterion
goods origin or another
(see no) measure
verse
10. DECLARATION BY EXPORTER/ 11.
PRODUCER/ SUPPLIER* CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
EXPORTER'S DECLARATION/
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
PRODUCER/ SUPPLIER*
It is hereby certified that the above-mentioned
goods are of
EXPORTER'S DECLARATION/
origin
PRODUCER/ SUPPLIER*
.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that We let's certify that the goods
the above details and statements are submen are of origin
correct, that all goods are produced in ………...………….…………………….
………………………… Ensure that the above-mentioned products are
originated from ...
I, the undersigned, declare that the elements ………..…………………………………………
and the above statements are correct, and Certificate of Customs or other Designated
that goods are produced authority
………………….. Customs certificate or other authorities
designees
I, the undersigned, declare that the Certificate from customs or another authority
information and statements above designated
loaned are correct and that all STAMP
products are produced in ……………..
………………………………………………
…….
Place, date, signature of declarant
Place, date, and signature of the declarant
Place, date and signature of the declarant
Please delete the description not applicable - Cross out the unnecessary mentions - Cross out what is not of interest.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FORM
i. The forms may be completed by any process provided that the entities are legible and indelible.
ii. Erasures and super-impositions are not allowed on the certificate. Any alterations should be made by
striking out the erroneous entry(ies) and making any additions required.
iii. Any unused spaces should be crossed out to prevent any subsequent addition.
iv. If warranted by export trade requirements, one or more copies may be drawn up in addition to the original.
v. The following letters should be used when completing a certificate in the appropriate place:
"P" for goods satisfying the wholly produced criterion [Rule 2.1 (a).].
"M" for goods satisfying the material content of the substantial transformation criterion
[Rule 2.1 (b) (i)].
"V" for goods satisfying the value-added content of the substantial transformation
criterion [Rule 2.1 (b) (ii)].
"X" for goods satisfying the change of tariff heading of the substantial transformation
criterion [Rule 2.1 (b) (iii)].
"Y" for goods satisfying the criterion of particular economic importance to the member States [Rule
2.1(c)].
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FORM
i. The forms can be filled by any means as long as the mentions are legible and
indelible.
ii. Cross-outs and overwrites are not permitted on certificates. Any modification must be made in
highlighting the erroneous mentions and adding the necessary corrections.
iii. Any unused space must be crossed out to avoid future additions.
iv. If this is justified by the export conditions, one or more copies may be established in addition to
the original.
v. The following letters should be used in the appropriate places to fill out a certificate:
"P" for goods entirely produced [Rule 2.1 (a)]
"M" for the goods to which the proportion criteria applies
materials used [Rule 2.1 (b) (i)].
V for goods to which the added value criterion applies
Rule 2.1 (b) (ii).
"X" for the goods to which the change criterion applies
customs tariff number [Rule 2.1 (b) (iii)].
Y for goods ....
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE ORIGIN CERTIFICATE FORM
i. The form can be filled out by any process, as long as the entries are indelible and
legislative.
ii. Amendments or erasures on the certificate are not allowed. The changes that are made must
to be made by crossing out the wrong indications and adding, if applicable, the indications
pretended.
iii. All unused spaces must be locked in such a way as to prevent any further registration.
iv. If justified, due to the needs of export trade, additional measures may be taken.
original, one or more copies.
v. The following letters should be used in the appropriate place when filling out the form:
P for products entirely produced [Rule 2.1 (a)]
"M" for products to which the criterion of material proportions is applicable.
used [Rule 2.1 (b) (i)].
"V" for the products to which the added value criterion applies [Rule
2.1 (b) (ii)].
"X" for the products to which the criterion of ..... [Rule 2.1 (b) (iii)] is applicable.
Y for the goods ...
N.B. Any person who knowingly furnishes or causes to be furnished a document that is untrue in
any material particular for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Origin or during the course of
Any subsequent verification of such certificate will be guilty of an offence and be liable to penalties.
Anyone who presents or causes to be presented a document on which appears a
any false information with the aim of obtaining a certificate of origin or during
subsequent verifications of such a certificate are guilty of an offense and incur penalties
sanctions.
Any person who, with knowledge of the facts, presents or has presented a document
or in any figure any false information with the aim of obtaining a certificate of origin or in
course of a subsequent verification of this certificate is guilty of an infraction and incurs in
sanctions.
Common questions
Powered by AIBoth sources emphasize the importance of legibility and permanence in filling out the COMESA Certificate of Origin, prohibiting erasures and favoring striking through for corrections. They both require crossing out unused space to prevent later additions. A notable similarity is the use of specific letters to denote criteria. However, Source 2 provides a slightly more prescriptive listing of these processes than Source 1, highlighting the comprehensive application of all these rules .
To ensure integrity and authenticity, the COMESA Certificate of Origin mandates that forms be legible and indelible; disallows erasures and superimpositions; requires any corrections to be clearly marked by striking out errors; and mandates that unused spaces be crossed out. Furthermore, legal penalties deter false information submission, safeguarding the certification process .
Corrections on the COMESA Certificate of Origin must be made by striking out the erroneous entries. After this, necessary additions can be made. Neither erasures nor superimpositions are allowed. Any unused space should be crossed out to prevent unauthorized additions .
The COMESA Certificate of Origin differentiates goods based on production criteria by categorizing them according to wholly produced goods, substantial transformation criteria, and goods of particular economic importance. Products wholly produced are marked 'P', those with substantial transformation through material content are 'M', value-added transformation 'V', change of tariff heading 'X', and goods of economic importance 'Y'. This in-depth system ensures that the origin is accurately attributed, reflecting the contribution or transformation undertaken within the member states .
The COMESA Certificate of Origin impacts trade by ensuring that goods are correctly attributed with their origin, which allows for appropriate tariff application and compliance with regional trade agreements, thus protecting fair competition. This certification fosters trust and reliability in trade practices, encourages industry compliance with stipulated rules, and promotes economic growth by facilitating smoother and more predictable cross-border trade among member states .
Exporters can ensure compliance by accurately filling out the COMESA Certificate of Origin with indelible entries, avoiding superimpositions and erasures, and using designated letters (P, M, V, X, Y) to classify goods by origin criteria. They should also cross out any unused spaces and make corrections by striking through errors, followed by appropriate annotations. Familiarizing themselves with the document's procedural guidelines further ensures adherence to compliance measures .
The criteria letters used in completing the COMESA Certificate of Origin are 'P', 'M', 'V', 'X', and 'Y'. 'P' stands for goods satisfying the wholly produced criterion [Rule 2.1 (a)]; 'M' represents goods satisfying the material content of the substantial transformation criterion [Rule 2.1 (b) (i)]; 'V' is for goods meeting the value-added content of the substantial transformation criterion [Rule 2.1 (b) (ii)]; 'X' is used for goods satisfying the change of tariff heading of the substantial transformation criterion [Rule 2.1 (b) (iii)]; and 'Y' indicates goods satisfying the criterion of particular economic importance to the member States [Rule 2.1(c)].
False declarations on the COMESA Certificate of Origin are penalized because they undermine trade integrity and can result in economic imbalances among member states. Such actions are considered an offense and incur penalties or sanctions, as they falsely benefit undeserving entities and damage the trust framework established for fair trade within the region .
The 'Y' criterion in the COMESA Certificate of Origin is significant as it identifies goods that have particular economic importance to member states. This allows certain products that may not fully meet other origin criteria to still qualify for origin designation due to their special status or significant contribution to the economy of the member states, potentially encouraging trade in strategic sectors .
Furnishing incorrect information on the COMESA Certificate of Origin is considered an offense, leading to legal penalties and sanctions. This is due to the potential for false declarations to distort trade practices and policy implementations within the member states, ultimately affecting economic stability and regulatory integrity in the region. Such acts are punishable by law to maintain a level playing field for all entities involved in cross-border trade .
