COO (Certificate of Origin)
Definition
A Certificate of Origin is a document certifying the country in which the goods were produced or manufactured, often required by customs authorities to determine duty treatment or eligibility under trade agreements.
Why It Matters
An incorrect or missing Certificate of Origin can delay customs clearance or affect preferential duty treatment at the destination.
Example
A buyer in a country with a preferential trade agreement with India may require a specific-format Certificate of Origin to claim reduced duty.