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Certificate of origin for customs
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Additional documents may be required based on the commodity type, destination, parties involved and desired services when shipping internationally.
Certificate of Origin or Manufacturer’s Affidavit
Some countries require a signed Certificate of Origin for all commodities while others only require one for certain commodities.
In many cases, a statement of origin printed on company letterhead will suffice. When a signed certificate is required, you can usually obtain a Certificate of Origin through organizations such as your local Chamber of Commerce.
A Certificate of Origin includes the following required information:
- Undersigned – name of the owner or agent
- Shipper’s name and address
- DHL as the carrier
- Date of pick-up
- Consignee’s name
- Marks and numbers on each package
- Number of boxes or cases
- Gross weight of each package
- Net pounds
- Description of item
- State of Certificate of Origin
- Country of Certificate of Origin
- Signature by official stating document is factual
- Date of signature
- Signature of owner or agent
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