Understanding When Certificates of Origin or Other Certificates are Required and Proper Completion of These Documents

 Certificates of Origin are one of the most common commercial documents next to a Commercial Invoice and Packing List that are required for an international transaction. In some cases, additional certificates such as a Certificate of Free Sale or other certification may be required. Failure of the exporter to provide the needed certificates to a buyer can cause delays in clearance, storage charges and even fines and penalties.

Why You Should Attend

• Understand the reason and purpose of Certificates of Origin.  Without this, U.S. exporters are subject to unnecessary collection problems, liabilities (in case exporters sell to customers that re-export), and a loss of future export sales.
• Understand how Certificates of Origin often determine the amount of duties your export customer pays.
• Learn the difference between preferential and non-preferential Certificates of Origin.
• Develop an understanding of Certificates of Free Sale and other certificates.
• Learn how to determine what certificates may be required.
• Learn who can complete these certificates and which certificates require validation.
• Understand your export customer's requirements for supporting documents and recordkeeping requests.

Who Should Attend

• Export Documentation Personnel
• Import – Customs Brokerage Staff
• International Managers and Supervisors