Are you facing the problem of registering and logging on to the Common Digital Platform for issuance of Certificate of Origin including FTA/PTA? I am trying to solve this problem through this article.
Certificate of Origin (CoO) is an instrument which establishes evidence on origin of goods imported into any country.These certificates are essential for exporters to prove where their goods come from and therefore stake their claim to whatever benefits goods of Indian origin may be eligible for in the country of exports. Certificate of Origin (CoO) is an autonomous commercial policy instrument, directed to promote and sustain mutual trade and to develop economic co-operation among countries. It is based on the most classical commercial policy instrument of all: the tariff.
With reference to the following Trade Notices issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
34/2015-20 dated 19.09.2019
41/2019-20 dated 12.12.2019
53/2019-20 dated 02.03.2020
01/2020-2021 dated 07.04.2020
A new online platform for issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoC) has been developed by DGFT, which is a single-point of access for Certificates of Origin under all trade agreements. This is designed to facilitate exporters through a secure, electronic, paperless issuance of CoO.
This article enlightens upon the following topics.
Types of Certificate of Origin
There are two categories of Certificate of Origin:
Preferential and
Non-Preferential
Preferential
Preferential arrangement/scheme under which India is receiving tariff preferences for its exports are:
Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)
Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP)
SAARC Preferential Trading Agreement (SAPTA)
Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA)
Indo-Thailand Free Trade Agreement
India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA)
India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA)
Asean-India Free Trade Agreement
These Preferential arrangements/agreements prescribe Rules of Origin which have to be met for exports to be eligible for tariff preference.
Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)
It is a non-contractual instrument by which industrialized (developed) countries unilaterally and based on non-reciprocity extend tariff concessions to developing countries. The generalized schemes of preferences were first put into operation in the year 1971, with the application of the basic principles defined in the generalized system of preferences elaborated within the UNCTAD.
While European Economic Community (now the European Union) was first to grant tariff preferences under GSP, Turkey is the latest entrant to have introduced tariff preferences for goods originating in developing countries wef 1st January 2002. Now, 36 developed countries are offering preferential tariff treatment to the eligible Indian goods through 12 schemes. Each scheme prescribes its own rules and regulations for determining eligibility of a product to preferential tariff treatment. Certificate of origin form A, duly filled in by the exporter and certified by an authorised Governmental Agency is accepted by all countries as evidence of origin for according tariff concessions. Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the administrative Ministry for such authorization.
Countries that extend Preferential Tariff Treatment under GSP
GSP presently comprises of 12 different schemes extended by 35 preference-giving countries.
Australia
European Union
Czech Republic
Japan
Belgium
Estonia
New Zealand
Denmark
Cyprus
Norway
Finland
Latvia
Switzerland
France
Lithuania
United States of America
Germany
Hungary
Republic of Belarus
Greece
Malta
Republic of Bulgaria
Ireland
Poland
Russian Federation
Italy
Slovenia
Turkey
Luxembourg
Slovakia
Netherlands
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
United Kingdom
India - Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA)
Under the CECPA, India and Mauritius provide for an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Export items for India, include food stuff and beverages, agricultural products, textile and textile articles, base metals and articles thereof, electrical and electronic item, plastics and chemicals, wood and articles thereof, and others while Mauritius gets preferential market access into India for frozen fish, speciality sugar, biscuits, fresh fruits, juices, mineral water, beer, alcoholic drinks, soaps, bags, medical and surgical equipment, and apparel. This agreement was signed between both the countries on 22nd February 2021 and implemented since 01st April 2021.
Global System of Trade Preference (GSTP)
The Agreement on Global System of Trade Preferences among developing countries (GSTP) was negotiated in the year 1988 by some developing countries that were member of Group of 77. The declared objectives of the GSTP are:
To promote and sustain mutual trade, and
To develop economic co-operation among developing countries (members of Group of 77).
Under GSTP, tariff concessions are exchanged among developing countries who have signed agreement. Presently 46 countries are members of GSTP and India has exchanged tariff concessions with 12 countries on a limited number of products. EIC is sole agency authorised to issue CoO under GSTP. The Sao Paulo Round of the GSTP was concluded among 8 countries but only Cuba, India and Malaysia have ratified the Protocol as of October, 2014.
SAARC Preferential Trading Agreement (SAPTA)
The Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) was negotiated in the year 1993 by the 7 developing countries that were members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It was implemented on 1995. SAARC members namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives offering tariff concessions among SAARC countries.
The declared objectives of the SAPTA are:
To promote and sustain mutual trade, and
To develop economic co-operation among developing countries (members of Group of 77).
Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)
The Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) is a preferential trading arrangement designed to liberalise and expand trade in goods progressively in the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) region. Agreement so far has been implemented by India, Bangladesh, Republic of Korea, Sri lanka & China. Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) is a rename of the Bangkok Agreement (BA) from 1st September 2006. The Bangkok Agreement was effective from 31st July 1975 (revised Agreement signed on 2nd November 2005). It was implemented on 01st November 1976.
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA)
An agreement for establishing a Free Trade Area was signed on 28th December 1998 between the Republic of India and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Subsequently, on 02 February 2000, a meeting between Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India and the Secretary, Treasury, Government of Sri Lanka was held in which it was decided that Export Inspection Council of India (EIC) will be the sole authority to issue certificates of origin in India, under the Agreement. It was implemented on 01st March 2000.
The objectives of this Agreement are:
To promote through expansion of trade, the harmonious development of the economic relations between India and Sri Lanka.
To provide fair conditions of competition for trade between India and Sri Lanka.
To contribute in this way, by the removal of barriers to trade, to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade.
As per the Agreement, Government of Sri Lanka will accord tariff concessions to such Indian products upon their imports into Sri Lanka, except for products grouped in the Negative List of Sri Lanka, provided the products are originating in India and are directly consigned to Sri Lanka.
India Afghanistan Preferential Trade Agreement (IAPTA)
A bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement was signed on 6th March 2003 between the Governments of India and Afghanistan. Under this Agreement, while India agreed to grant tariff concessions to 38 commodities (at six – digit level) originating in Afghanistan, 8 Indian commodities (at six – digit level) comprising Black Tea; Ayurvedic & Homeopathic Medicines; Refined Sugar; Cement; Antisera & other Blood Preparations etc., will get duty-free entry into Afghanistan.
The objectives of this Agreement are:
To promote through expansion of trade, the harmonious development of the economic relations between India and Afghanistan.
To provide fair conditions of competition for trade between India and Afghanistan.
To pay due regard to the principle of reciprocity in the implementation of this agreement.
To contribute in this way, by the removal of barriers to trade, to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade.
As per the Agreement, Government of Afghanistan will accord tariff concessions to identified Indian products provided the products are originating in India and are directly consigned to Afghanistan.
India – Thailand Frame Work Agreement for Free Trade Area
India and Thailand have signed protocol to implement Early Harvest Scheme under India-Thailand Free Trade Agreement offering tariff preferences for imports on items of Early Harvest Scheme only to those products which satisfy Rules of Origin criteria notified by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance vide notification no 101/2004-Customs dated 31.08.2004.
India- Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA)
India and Malaysia signed the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) on 18th February 2011. The Agreement has come into effect from 1st July 2011.
India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
India signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with South – Korea on 7.8.2009. Articles 4.2 and 4.3 of Chapter 4 of the Agreement relate to Certificate of Origin and Articles 4.11 and 4.12 relate to verification of origin. This Agreement has come into force w.e.f. 1.1.2010.
The two parties under the Agreement recognize that economic and trade liberalization should allow for the optimal use of natural resources in accordance with the objective of sustainable development and resolve to promote reciprocal trade and investment, and to avoid circumvention of benefits of regional trade integration, through the establishment of clear and mutually advantageous trade rules, and industry as well as regulatory cooperation.
India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA)
India and Japan signed the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA) on 16th February 2011 to increase investment opportunities and strengthen protection for investments and investment activities between the Countries. The Agreement has come into effect from 1st August 2011.
ASEAN – India Free Trade Agreement
India has entered into a Free Trade Agreement (Trade in Goods Agreement) with ASEAN on 13.8.2009 under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation. This Agreement has come into force w.e.f. 1.1.2010.
ASEAN is an Association of Southeast ASEAN Nations, namely, Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia (Cambodia), the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia), the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Malaysia, the Union of Myanmar (Myanmar), the Republic of the Philippines (the Philippines), the Republic of Singapore (Singapore), the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between the Republic of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reflect the commitment of India and ASEAN to establish the ASEAN – India Free Trade Area covering trade in goods by 2013 for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand and India; by 2018 for the Philippines and India; and by 2013 for India and by 2018 for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.
South Asian Free Trade Area(SAFTA)
The Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area was signed in between the Governments of SAARC Member States comprising the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Republic of India, the Republic of Maldives, the Kingdom of Nepal, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The declared objectives of the SAFTA are to promote and enhance mutual trade and economic cooperation among contracting States; The contracting states will accord tariff concession to identified products provided the products are originating in contracting State and are directly consigned to the Member State.
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) Between India & Singapore
India & Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement came into effect from 1st August 2005. It is a bilateral agreement between Indian and Singapore.
The declared objectives of the CECA are –
To promote through expansion of trade, the harmonious development of economic relations between India and Singapore.
To provide four conditions of competition of trade between India and Singapore.
To contribute in this way by the removal of barriers to trade, to harmonise development and expansion of world trade.
As per Agreement, Government of Singapore will accord tariff concession to such Indian products upon their import into Singapore; provided that products are originating in India are directly consigned to Singapore.
India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (IMPTA)
India and Mercosur (Trading bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in New Delhi on January 25 2004. Annexes to this agreement were signed and incorporated into it on March 19, 2005. This agreement came into effect on June 1, 2009.
This Preferential Trade Agreement aims to expand and strengthen the existing relations between MERCOSUR and India and promote the expansion of trade by granting reciprocal fixed tariff preferences with the ultimate objective of creating a free trade area between the parties.
Annexes:- The India-MERCOSUR PTA provides for five Annexes. The five finalized Annexes are as under.
Annexe I to the PTA – Offer List of MERCOSUR for tariff concession on Indian products in MERCOSUR. It contains 452 products.
Annexe II to the PTA – Offer List of India for tariff concession on MERCOSUR’s products in India. It contains 450 products.
Annexe III to the PTA – Rules of Origin
Annexe IV to the PTA – Safeguard Measures
Annexe V to the PTA – Dispute Settlement Procedure (DSP)
The major products covered in the Indian offer list are meat and meat products, organic & inorganic chemicals, dyes & pigments, raw hides and skins, leather articles, wool, cotton yarn, glass and glassware, articles of iron and steel, machinery items, electrical, machinery and equipment, optical, photographic & cinematographic apparatus.
The major product groups covered in the offer list of MERCOSUR are food preparations, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, essential oils, plastics & articles, rubber and rubber products, tools and implements, machinery items, electrical machinery and equipment.
India - Chile Preferential Trade Agreement
The Government of India and Chile have signed this PTA on 08th March 2006 which was implemented since August 2007. Under this PTA , India has offered tariff preferences on 202 tariff lines (as per 2007 HS ) at the 8 digit level to Chile with the margin of preference (MoP) ranging from 10%- 50% and Chile has offered tariff preferences on 296 tariff lines to India at the 8 digit level with MoP ranging from 10%- 100%.
India - Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
Under the CECA, India and Malaysia have offered commitments over and above the commitments offered by them under ASEAN - India Trade in Goods Agreement. Key items on which Malaysia has offered market access to India are basmati rice, mangoes, eggs, trucks, motorcycles and cotton garments which are all items of considerable export interest to India. This agreement was signed between both the countries on 18th February 2011 and implemented since 01st July 2011.
List of Agencies Authorized to issue Certificate of Origin (Preferential)
Sl. No | Name of the Agreement | Authorized Agencies |
1 | Global System Of Trade Preferences (GSTP) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Tobacco Board for Tobacco products (iv) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
2 | India Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
3 | ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (ASEAN-India FTA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
4 | India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IKCEPA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
5 | India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
6 | India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
7 | India-Afghanistan Preferential Trading Agreement (India Afghanistan PTA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products |
8 | South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
9 | India-Chile Preferential Trading Agreement (India-Chile PTA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
10 | India-Mercosur Preferential Trading Agreement (India-Mercosur PTA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
11 | Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) | As per Appendix 2D of Handbook of Procedure (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms) 2015-2020 (i) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
12 | SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) | As per Appendix 2D of Handbook of Procedure (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms) 2015-2020 (i) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
13 | India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) | (i) Export Inspection Council (EIC)-for all goods (ii) Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) -for Marine products (iii) Textile Committee- Textile and made ups |
14 | Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Scheme | As per Appendix 2C of Handbook of Procedure (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms) 2015-2020 |
Non Preferential
Government have also nominated certain agencies to issue Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin in accordance with Article II of International Convention Relating to simplification of Customs formalities,1923. These Certificate of Origins evidence the origin of goods and do not bestow any right to preferential tariffs.
A list of agencies authorized to issue a non-preferential Certificate of Origin is given in Appendix 2E to the Hand Book Procedures vol.I.
Exporters desiring a Non-preferential Certificate of Origin may apply to any agency enlisted in Appendix 2E to Hand Book of Procedures vol.I with following documents:
Details of quantum/origin of inputs/consumables used in export products.
Two copies of Invoices
Packing List in duplicate for concerned invoice
Fee not exceeding Rs.100 per Certificate as may be prescribed by the concerned agency.
The concerned agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per general principles governing rules of origin before granting a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin. The Certificate would be issued as per the format given in Annexure-II to Appendix 2E to the Hand Book of Procedures. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on the Certificate.
In the case of tea, exporters who are required to submit Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) are to apply to the Tea Board or any Inspection Agency authorized by Tea Board and enlisted in Appendix 2E of Hand Book of Procedures vol.I along with the documents listed above.
Registration Process for Exporter in CoO Portal
Checklist Before Starting the Registration Process
The exporter (applicant) must have the following documents:
IEC (Importer Exporter Code).
The exporter-importer details are fetched during the registration process. Therefore, ensure that the IEC details are updated at the DGFT portal.
While updating IEC details on the DGFT portal, ensure that your correct e-mail ID and mobile number are mentioned.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) must have the IEC details embedded and install the DSC software in the system available in the digital key.
Technical requirements:
Must Install Java in the system if not available using any web browser (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE etc.).
After installing Java, Go to the program menu and search “configure java” and open.
Redirect to Security --> Edit Site List --> Click Add --> Type “https://coo.dgft.gov.in/” and click Add --> Click Ok.
Steps to Register at https://coo.dgft.gov.in/ Portal
Insert configured DSC on your laptop or desktop.
Open any web browser (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE etc.) and enter the URL as “https://coo.dgft.gov.in/”. You will be redirected to a welcome screen.
Find "ONLINE SERVICES" on the welcome page (Top left corner of the welcome page).
Click on Online "Exporter Register & Login".
Click on the "Registration" button for the first-time User. You will be redirected to the Registration Process webpage.
Enter the IEC number in the input box (‘Enter you import export code) and then click on the “Fetch” button. Please ensure DSC is already inserted in the computer system.
The CoO portal will fetch the Mobile number and E-mail ID automatically.
Read Declaration carefully, select “I Agree” and then click on “Save & Next” button to proceed with the Registration.
Now you are on the EXPORTER ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.
CoO webpage displays the following:
IEC Number (fetched information).
Registered Office Details “Name of Company” (fetched information).
Names of Partners/Directors/MDs/Proprietors (fetched information).
E-mail ID (fetched information).
Mobile Number (fetched information).
Registered Office Address (fetched information).
Branch/Unit Details(fetched information). Against a Branch Address displayed, enter the GSTIN Number.
Note:
User may enter GSTIN Number or opt “Is in SEZ” and choose state (mandatory) and AEO Registration Number (Optional).
The details displayed on this webpage are based on IEC number and cannot be modified through the CoO portal.
Click on the “Submit” button after updating accurate details.
After successful Registration, the webpage displays a Screen with a new Registration ID (Your Registration ID : EIC/2019/0001). The system sends the Login Credentials to the registered E-mail ID.
Username name will be Registered IEC number, and Password will be as received on E-mail.
How to Login to CoO Portal & Apply for Certificate of Origin
Login to CoO Portal
Insert configured DSC on your laptop or desktop.
Open any web browser (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE etc.) and enter the URL as “https://coo.dgft.gov.in/”. You will be redirected to a welcome screen.
Find "ONLINE SERVICES" on the welcome page (Top left corner of the welcome page).
Click on Online "Exporter Register & Login".
Enter required credential:
Username (IEC Number)
Password (as received on registered e-mail ID)
Captcha
Click "Login" button after entering requisite information.
After successful login, the user will be redirected to welcome screen is known as Dashboard.
Applying CoO on the CoO webportal
Here, user has two options for applying Certificate of Origin:
On the left-hand side of the Dashboard, click on First Sub Menu option named “Apply for Certificate of Origin” available under Main Menu “Application for Certificate of Origin”. or
Click directly on “Online Application for Certificate or Origin CoO/Scheme” icon under 'DASHBOARD - EXPORTER' available under Main Menu 'Dashboard'.
After following any option of Sr #8 above, you will be redirected to a webpage for filing the application form. System displays a form named "Online Application for Acceptance of certificate of Origin (CoO)". Please fill the following details:
Enter details of Trade Agreement,
Issuing Agency,
Regional Offices, and
Issuing Office in prescribed order.
Click YES if applicant (exporter) wants to get postal delivery of CoO at his/her office address otherwise select NO.
Enter Exporter's Name and Importer's details respectively.
Enter Transport Details (means and route - as far as known).
Enter Export Invoice and Date.
Mark YES/NO whether imported or undetermined origin raw material is used in manufacture of Export product.
Enter product details in following manner:
HS Code
Description of Product
Quantity
Unit
Currency of FOB Value
FOB Value of the Product
INR Equivalent (Rs)
Click SAVE button.
Enter Raw Material details for product by selecting it from Product List in following manner:
HS Code
Description of Component, Materials, Inputs, Parts or Produce
Quantity (C)
Unit
Unit CIF Value (D)
Total CIF Value (C*D)
Country of Origin
Bill of Entry & Invoice Number
Invoice Date
Supplier's Name and Address
Click on + button to add more Raw Materials details.
If more products need to be added, click on “Save and Add more” button.
Enter Description of Goods.
Click on “Please check & confirm that you have added export products details for this certificate”.
Attach required documents like Invoice, BoE, Supplier's Invoice, Cost Sheet, Declaration, etc under Upload Document Details and upload these documents by clicking on the Upload button. Click on the “+” button next to it to upload more documents.. Ensure these documents are digitally signed and size should be less than 2MB. Must attach DSC for uploading the documents.
Applicant (exporter) may add comments for the officer under heading Exporter Comments.
Enter the requisite information as required under heading Declaration by the Exporter and click on the checkbox below to confirm that details given in the online form are correct.
Enter the Place, Name and Designation. Mark YES for Digital Signature.
If you believe that you have completed the form in all ways, click on the “Submit” button, otherwise, click on “Save as a Draft” button. Must attach DSC for submitting the application.
After submitting the application, you will be redirected to a webpage named "Certificate Details". This is order summary by showing Certificate Name, Agency Name, Application Fee Amount, Breakup of GST is being charged and Total Amount. Here you may review Draft Application before making payment or you can make payment by clicking "Proceed to Payment" button.
After making the payment successfully, you will be landed to a webpage where CoO portal displays a success message at the top of the screen with Application Request No "Your application reference no. MPEDA/2019/013/0000081A has been successfully submitted to MPEDA - Kochi (Regional Office). This reference no will be changed if issuing office is changed.
The CoO portal also sends an SMS and an e-mail to the Applicant regarding the successful submission of the application. The same also is informed to the officer where the application is filled.
Applicant can view the details under “List of Submitted Applications” under Main Menu of Application for Certificate of Origin.
To access Saved Applications, click on sub menu “List of Draft Applications” under Main Menu “Application for Certificate of Origin” User can click on the “Edit” button for a draft application to resume editing. User may search saved application by selecting Name of Schemes, Name of Issuing Authority, and Application Number.
To make payment of an application (which payment has not yet been made), click on sub menu “List of Pending Payment Applications” under Main Menu “Application for Certificate of Origin”. User can make payment by clicking on the “Make Payment” button for any application.
Click on sub menu “List of Submitted Applications” under Main Menu “Application for Certificate of Origin”, to view application form, draft CoO, uploaded documents, invoice, and application status.
Note: The List of Certificates of Origin Issued can be viewed by clicking on the Menu “List of Issued Certificate of Origin”
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How to Apply for Duplicate Certificate of Origin
Click on Main Menu (Left-hand side of Dashboard) “Duplicate/In-lieu Certificate for CoO”.
The webpage displays an array of sub-menus –
Apply for Duplicate/In-lieu Certificate
Submitted Duplicate Certificates
Duplicate Application Pending Payment
Discrepancy Duplicate Certificate
Click on “Apply for Duplicate/In-lieu Certificate” which displays the list of submitted applications.
On the landing page you may select “Request for Duplicate Certificate" under heading "Application Request For" and Click the "Apply" button. Applicant can click the “Apply” button for any application.
Now you will be redirected to a new webpage where you may
Upload Document with “Choose File” button.
Add "Reason/Comments" on the given text box.
And then click on the “Save” button
Web portal now displays the Duplicate Certificate Details with Order Summary of Certificate Name, Agency Name, Certificate Amount and GST amount with Total.
There is a “Preview Certificate” button to view the details you entered.
There is a “Proceed to Payment” button that displays the payment screen. Click on “Proceed to Payment” button.
After making successful payment, the portal displays the details in the list of “Submitted Duplicate Certificates”.
Conclusion: DGFT has introduced a one-stop portal for all requirements of Certificate of Origin (COO), Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). It has become mandatory to submit the online application for the issuance of CoO from 01 November 2021. I advise exporters to register their company on https://coo.dgft.gov.in/ without any delay so that your customers do not suffer. Courtesy: FIEO & DGFT, photo courtesy pixabay.com.
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