Rules of origin

C/O

Certificate of Origin

ADVISORY
Vietnamese
Giấy chứng nhận xuất xứ hàng hóa
English
Certificate of origin
Abbreviation
C/O
Synonyms
giấy chứng nhận xuất xứ, certificate of origin, chứng từ chứng nhận xuất xứ

Definition

A document issued by a competent authority (or self-certified by the exporter, depending on the agreement) confirming the origin of goods.

Explanation

Each FTA prescribes its own proof (Form E, D, AK, AJ, VK, EUR.1, self-certification…). Submission deadlines, tolerated errors and verification rules differ by agreement.

Example

Goods from China under ACFTA need a valid Form E.