Make the origin clear.
Start with a proper draft.
Bring exporter, consignee and manufacture details together in one draft. Confirm the certification route before treating it as a certificate.
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Statement of origin — draft
24 Harbour Street
Rotterdam, 3011 AA
Netherlands
+31 10 555 0140
85 King Street
Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
Canada
+1 416 555 0142
Netherlands → Canada
FCA Rotterdam · Sale
| Description / HS | Qty | Unit (USD) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton kitchen towels, woven, 50 × 70 cmNetherlands · 50 × 40 × 30 cm | 100 pcs | 4.50 | 450.00 |
2 packages
12 kg net · 14 kg gross
Goods subtotal 450.00
Freight 0.00
Insurance 0.00
Other charges 0.00
I declare that the information in this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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What is a certificate of origin?
A certificate of origin identifies the origin of goods under the applicable rules. This tool creates an uncertified statement draft. It cannot issue a chamber-endorsed certificate or establish eligibility for preferential tariff treatment.
ExportPapers creates general, editable shipping documents. Check the final document against destination customs, your broker and your carrier’s requirements before shipping.
Carrier-compatible fields do not make a document an official carrier form. ExportPapers is not affiliated with FedEx, DHL or UPS.
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Ask the importer which certificate, issuing body and certification process the destination requires.
- 02
Identify the exporter, consignee and invoice reference. List the goods and their manufacture country accurately.
- 03
Verify the applicable origin rule. Manufacture country alone does not establish preferential qualification.
- 04
Prepare an accurate declaration and identify the authorized signatory. Submit through the required chamber or authority when certification is needed.
Your field checklist.
| Field group | What to enter | Check before sending |
|---|---|---|
| Document header | Number, date, currency, export reason | Use a traceable reference and the correct currency. |
| Exporter, receiver & importer | Legal names, full addresses, countries, phone, email and relevant tax IDs | Identify the importer separately if different. |
| Route & terms | Origin, destination, Incoterm, named place and payment terms | Origin is not always the country of dispatch. |
| Goods | Specific description, verified HS code, quantity, unit and manufacture country | Include material and purpose where relevant. |
| Values & charges | Unit prices, line amounts, freight, insurance and other charges | Use accurate values and avoid double-counting. |
| Packages & weights | Package count, marks, dimensions, line net and gross kg | Reconcile with physical cartons and transport records. |
| Declaration & signature | Accurate statement, authorized name and position | Confirm wording, endorsement and signature requirements. |
Small omissions.
Avoidable delays.
These issues can prompt questions or corrections. Acceptance depends on the actual shipment and destination.
- A self-issued draft is presented as a chamber-certified document.
- Country of dispatch is confused with origin under the relevant rule.
- Preferential treatment is claimed without records proving qualification.
A few things
worth knowing.
Is this an official certificate of origin?+
No. The download is labeled as an uncertified draft. Obtain the required endorsement or use a prescribed form when the destination requires it.
Can I claim a free trade agreement preference with this?+
Not automatically. Each agreement has its own origin rules, required data and certification procedure. Check eligibility and use the correct proof of origin.
Is country of origin the country the parcel ships from?+
Not necessarily. Goods can be shipped from a country different from their origin. Determine origin using the applicable rules and supporting production records.
Sources & review notes
Updated . Guidance is general; country-specific instructions take precedence.
- U.S. International Trade Administration — Commercial Invoice ↗
- U.S. International Trade Administration — Common Export Documents ↗
- DHL Express — Customs document questions ↗
- FedEx — Documentation requirements (Canada) ↗
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