The UK Certificates are processed while you wait when submitted over the counter. Electronically we will usually process them within 24 hours (DIY service). Postal applications are usually processed and posted within 24 hours.
Yes. Arab Certificates of Origin cover Arab League States and United Kingdom the rest of the world (please note that Egypt, Iran and Turkey use UK Certificates of Origin).
Their purpose remains the same but their requirements, price and processing times are different, for example, whilst the UK Certificate of origin can be certified only, some Arab League Contries require the Arab Certicates to be fully legalised by their corresponding Consulate, which increases the cost and the timeframe.
Yes, as long as you submit a signed Letter of Indemnity on your company headed paper with your application. You must confirm with your client whether a UK Certificate of Origin will be sufficient for their needs (as Arab CO should be used for Arab League destinations). It is advisable that you obtain any such confirmation in writing to minimize any disputes (with your client) if the goods fail to clear Customs at the destination.
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Yes – if the document (other than a C/O) is to be Certified we will require an extra copy of the document. If the document is to be legalised (i.e. by an embassy) we will require three copies of the document. Please note that we are unable to make any photocopies for the customers.
You will have to use a UK Certificate of Origin for Iran (as they are not part of Arab League of States).
No, you will have to use an Arab Certificate of Origin.
You must use a UK Certificate of Origin for Egypt. The Certificate of Origin must be legalized by the Egyptian embassy and the Invoice should be certified by the LCCI (please refer to our price list for costs). Please note that any exporters to Egypt should register their goods and factories with the Egyptian General Organization for Export & Import Control www.goeic.gov.eg
UK Certificates of Origin must carry the ACID number to be accepted by Egyptian authorities.
Decrees relating to export regulations for Egypt are as follows: Decree No. 991: 30 December 2015 (Products subject to registration), Decree No. 202: 17 November 2015 (Export Documentation) and Decree No. 43: 16 January 2016 (Registration of factories).
A Commercial Invoice must always be submitted with the Certificate of Origin. You will also need to include any other relevant backup documentation such as the packing list and bill of lading/air waybill.
For goods manufactured in the UK, no evidence of the origin is required but the name and address of the UK producer/manufacturer will need to be declared in the Certificate's application. Please note the issuing body as well as Customs authorities can audit the exporter to confirm the origin of your goods at any time.
For goods manufactured outside of the UK, there are multiple documents the applicants can provide to confirm the evidence of their goods: a Certificate of Origin issued by their supplier, the manufacturer and/or supplier's invoices (clearly indicating the origin of each individual item), an Origin Declaration Letter raised by the supplier and clearly listing each item and its corresponding origin, such letter must be dated, printed in the supplier's headed paper and signed by an authorised signatory. Alternatively and under special circumstances visual evidence such as photographs of the marking or outer packaging of the goods might also be accepted, such evidence must clearly show the origin of each particular item. Please note all evidence is verified individually by the issuing body; evidence can be rejected and further documentation requested by the issuing body when and where deemed necessary.
First time applicants will also need to complete a Formal Undertaking; existing users will need to renew their Formal Undertaking annually.
If you submit your Certificate of Origin application at the counter or by post, you will also need to include a Letter of Instructions clearly indicating what process is required, your contact information and how would you like for the document to be returned to you (i.e. by post or collection).
Yes. Pink Application copy must be signed and dated by an authorised signatory of the company whose signature is on the Formal Undertaking held by the Chamber.
Yes, however, you will need to buy additional copies from LCCI and have them issued at the same time as the originals. We will not be able to process your document if the Formal undertaking is out of date or if we do not hold the relevant signature on the file.
Yes, however, they will need to be apostilled by the BVI / Cayman Island Governor or Guernsey / Jersey Bailiwick first and then by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.
There are two websites that you can use:
- UK Trade Tariff
- The World Customs Organisation (WCO) website (On the home page, select “About us” from the left hand side and then “National Customs Website”. Select your country and it will take you into the tariff pages. Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the data or that the relevant websites will work.
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Click on the below link for further information on UK Certificate of Origin applications for overseas exporters.
Click on the below link for further information on Agent authorisation requirements.
Yes, we have an in-house team that can lodge declarations on your behalf.
Egypt is the only Arab League country that does not accept Arab-British Certificates of Origin, if required, a UK Certificate of Origin should be raised instead. Usually, Certificates of Origin for Egypt require for the Certificate and its accompanying commercial invoice to be legalised by the Egyptian Consulate, this requirement will need to be confirmed by the Egyptian buyer.
To have a UK Certificate of Origin legalised by the Egyptian Consulate, applicants can submit an online application or submit their documentation directly to our counter. Please note that this process requires payment upfront.
For more information about Egyptian legalisations, please email us at edocuments@londonchamber.co.uk or visit our UK Certificate of Origin dedicated webpage.