Certificate of origin template.
Clear origin, editable draft.
Draft an editable statement of origin for export. Not a chamber-certified preferential certificate unless you complete official certification.
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Statement of origin — draft
24 Harbour Street
Rotterdam, 3011 AA
Netherlands
+31 10 555 0140
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Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
Canada
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Netherlands → Canada
FCA Rotterdam · Sale
| Description / HS | Qty | Unit (USD) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton kitchen towels, woven, 50 × 70 cmNetherlands · 50 × 40 × 30 cm | 100 pcs | 4.50 | 450.00 |
2 packages
12 kg net · 14 kg gross
Goods subtotal 450.00
Freight 0.00
Insurance 0.00
Other charges 0.00
I declare that the information in this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Editable files. Print-ready layout. No account needed.
What a certificate of origin is
A certificate of origin identifies where goods originate under the rules relevant to the shipment. Non-preferential origin can be used for ordinary import requirements, marking or trade measures; preferential origin is assessed under a specific trade agreement or preference scheme.
This certificate of origin template produces an uncertified statement draft. A chamber, trade council or other authorized body may need to issue or endorse the required document. Other procedures permit particular exporter declarations. The accepted route depends on the destination and applicable rules; downloading this draft completes neither route.
Origin rules in plain language
A country of dispatch tells you where the shipment leaves. It does not necessarily tell you where the goods originate. Warehousing, repacking or forwarding in a country does not by itself establish that country as the origin.
Some rules look at goods being wholly obtained; others consider specified production or substantial transformation. Preferential rules can prescribe product-specific processing, tariff changes or value criteria. Do not assume any assembly meets the rule, or copy the invoice’s ship-from country as an origin conclusion. Keep supplier and manufacturing evidence, and ask a qualified adviser or the issuing body to resolve uncertainty.
When you need one
The buyer, a letter of credit, destination customs or a preference claim may call for origin documentation. Ask which proof, issuing authority and wording are accepted, even if the commercial invoice already states a manufacture country.
The commercial invoice identifies the sale and values; origin documentation supports a different claim. Keep invoice references, product descriptions and quantities consistent, while checking certification independently through the export document destination checklist.
How to fill this draft template
Fill and download this template →- 01
Identify the exporter making the statement and the consignee. Ask the buyer which issuing body, proof and format are required before entering an origin claim.
- 02
Describe the products precisely and cross-reference the commercial invoice number. Include the verified HS code when the requested origin procedure needs it.
- 03
Check manufacturing records against the applicable origin criterion. Use the declaration box for the supported origin statement; the workspace does not determine qualification.
- 04
Name the authorized signer and position. Leave room for the required signature or stamp in the editable file; a typed name does not certify the draft.
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Export Excel, Word or PDF for review. Add any required criterion or invoice cross-reference in the editable file and submit through the official certification route where needed.
Origin-focused field checklist
| Field | Why it matters for origin | Common miss |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter making the origin statement | Connects the claim to the party able to support it with production or supplier evidence. | Using a logistics agent’s address without identifying who makes the origin claim. |
| Identifiable goods and supporting HS reference | Links each product to the rule being assessed and to its supporting records. | Assuming products with similar names necessarily meet the same origin rule. |
| Origin country and production evidence | Distinguishes the claimed origin from the shipment’s departure location. | Copying the warehouse country without checking manufacturing facts. |
| Applicable origin criterion | Explains the relevant wholly obtained, processing or agreement-specific basis. | Writing an unsupported criterion or assuming any local assembly is sufficient; add the verified statement in the declaration or editable file. |
| Related invoice and product references | Allows the certifier or importer to reconcile the origin statement to the sale. | Giving only a draft document number without a clear link to the final commercial invoice and its items. |
| Authorized signature and endorsement space | Identifies the declarant and reserves the required certification area. | Treating a typed name or an empty stamp box as chamber authentication. |
Preferential vs non-preferential (overview)
A non-preferential certificate does not automatically establish eligibility for a reduced duty under a trade agreement. A preferential claim requires the relevant agreement’s origin rule and accepted proof. Some agreements permit self-certification; others require a designated issuing procedure or prescribed form.
Named forms and official certificate series must be obtained through the proper channel. Do not reproduce an authority’s seal or treat an editable draft as an issued certificate. Ask your chamber, trade council or the destination authority which process applies and what evidence to submit. Start with ITA’s official overview of special documents and origin proof.
ExportPapers is not a certification authority and does not provide legal advice. Use the draft to organize supported information, then follow the official procedure.
FAQ
Is this an official certified COO?+
No. Every export is an uncertified statement draft. ExportPapers is not a chamber, customs authority or certification body. Ask the importer or authorized issuing body which prescribed form and endorsement are needed.
Can I use it for FTA claims?+
Not automatically. The applicable agreement determines origin criteria, evidence and permitted proof, which may be an authorized or self-issued declaration rather than a chamber certificate. Use this draft to organize information, then follow the agreement’s official process.
How is it different from a commercial invoice?+
The commercial invoice records the sale and values. An origin statement addresses where goods qualify as originating under a particular rule. An invoice’s ship-from address does not prove that origin, and some shipments need both records.
Does the ship-from country establish origin?+
No. Storage, transit or dispatch in a country does not by itself make goods originate there. Check production facts and the applicable non-preferential or agreement-specific rules before signing.
Can I edit and download the draft without an account?+
Yes. Excel and Word are editable, and PDF is available for review or printing. Complete any required origin criterion or certification fields in the editable file; downloading does not create legal certification.
Sources & review notes
Updated . These are starting points, not legal advice. Destination customs, the importer’s broker and the carrier determine the final document requirements.
- U.S. International Trade Administration — Commercial Invoice ↗
- U.S. International Trade Administration — Common Export Documents ↗
- DHL Express — Customs document questions ↗
- FedEx — Documentation requirements (Canada) ↗
- ITA — Special export documents and origin certification ↗
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