Certificate of Origin for Clearance (Non Preferential): All countries for clearance of goods generally require these certificates by the importers. Trade association and chambers of commerce generally issue them. The exporter gives details in the prescribed form, submits a copy of the commercial invoice and pays the fees prescribed by the chamber. On the basis of all these documents, the chamber of commerce issues a certificate of origin. Such certificate may be required if certain categories of goods are banned from certain countries. (Indian Merchants’ Chamber is issuing this type of Certificate of Origin)

Certificates for availing concessions under GSP: These certificates are required for availing concessions available under Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). Such certificates are to be obtained in triplicate. In India, certain agencies such as Export Inspection Council, Central Silk Board, Jute Commissioner, etc. are authorised to issue certificate under GSP.

Certificate for availing concessions under Commonwealth Preferences (CWP): The prescribed form of such Certificate of Origin is available with the organization mentioned above. These organisations and their regional offices have been authorised by the Govt. of India to issued Certificate of Origin required in respect of exports to the preference giving countries under CWP.