1. Preparation for Issuing of Certificate of Origin
Learn about the main functions to prepare before receiving a Certificate of Origin.
Function providing detailed information and content recorded in the agreement text for the selected agreement's origin determination criteria when entering the HS code.
Origin Determination SimulatorFunction for easily checking benefit information by FTA agreement by entering the HS code of the export product and the export destination country step by step.
FTA Self-DiagnosisFunction for pre-simulation of suitability/unsuitability based on basic information (HS code, price information) entered for origin determination according to the relevant FTA agreement.
Product Specific RulesFunction providing the most suitable HS CODE 6 digits for the FTA/GSP agreement partner country when entering the product name and additional HS code information used in each partner country.
HS Code AdvisorFunction providing various tariffs (FTA agreement tariff, GSP tariff, MFN tariff) for the relevant product of the partner country when entering the world common HS Code 6 digits and recommending the lowest tariff.
Tariff Information2. Documents prepared for CO issuance application
Exporters, producers, or their authorized representatives shall apply to ECD or Export Division/Unit for issuance of a CO Form along with the following documents
Documentary Requirements for PER
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Cover letter to address to ECD Chief for Metro Manila applicants;
Exporter should indicate the FTA/CO Form for the product to be evaluated - Company profile
- Manufacturing/production process flow chart
- Breakdown of cost analysis
- List of raw materials used (with the corresponding HS Codes)
- Copy of CO, invoice or other documents to support the origin of the raw materials
Documentary Requirements for CO
- Export Declaration
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
- PER (if applicable)
- Other relevant permits (Philippine Nut Authority, Phytosanitary Certificate, Food and Drug Administration, etc)
3. BOC review and approval
Exporters, producers or authorized agents must apply for a Certificate of Origin and have it reviewed and approved by BOC.
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Exporter/Broker submits accomplished Certificate of Origin with the supporting documents
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Receiving clerk received CO declaration
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Assign the application to Customs Officer
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Customs Operations Officer checks completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in the CO application
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Evaluate the application to determine if the product is in the inclusion list covered by the Preferential Tariff
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Evaluate the Origin Criteria of a particular FTA is complied with Initial the CO and forward to Assistant Chief
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Initial the CO and forward to Assistant Chief
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Assistant Chief reviews actions of COO
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Chief approves and signs the CO
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Releasing Clerk issues CO Reference Number, stamps Bureau of Customs Seal and other stamps as applicable, segregates copies of CO
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Release original and duplicate copies to the applicant
4. Certificate of Origin Issuance Completed
Information on issuing certificate of origin after approval
Export Coordination Division (ECD)/Export Division (ED)
The Export Coordination Division (ECD) shall exercise oversight function on all activities related to the issuance and utilization of Certificate of Origin (CO) whether unilateral, bilateral, regional or multilateral.
ECD shall have the responsibility of pre-evaluating all exporters and their export products for CO issuance purposes regardless of where the Export Declarations are processed and regardless of ports of loading. However, authorized issuance of COs can be delegated by the Chief, ECD to Export Divisions or equivalent units of all the Collection Districts where Export Declaration are processed, provided, products exported has a pre-approved evaluation from the Chief, ECD. (Customs Memorandum Order No. 02-2010)
Expenses incurred when issuing FTA Certificate of Origin
- Php 150.00
The Exporters can buy the manual CO Form thru the BOC Cashier or Customer Care Center for Php 150.00 per set that contains 3-4 pieces. For Bulk purchase of the CO forms, an authorization letter is needed.
