Non Preferential 2.21.2

The Government has also nominated certain authorised agencies to issue Non Preferential Certificate of Origin in accordance with Article II of International Convention Relating to Simplification of Customs formalities, 1923. These Certificates of Origin evidence the origin of goods and do not bestow any right to preferential tariffs. The list of these agencies is provided in Appendix-35B.

All the exporters who are required to submit Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) would have to apply to any of the agencies enlisted in Appendix–35B with the following documents:

(a) Details of quantum/origin of the inputs/ consumables used in the export product.

(b) Two copies of invoices.

(c) Packing list in duplicate for the concerned invoice.

(d) Fee not exceeding Rs.100 per certificate as may be prescribed by the concerned agency.

The agency would ensure that the goods are of Indian origin as per the general principles governing the rules of origin before granting the Certificate of Origin(non preferential). The Certificate would be issued as per the Format of Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) given in Annexure-II to Appendix–35B. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on the certificate.

In the event of any agency desirous of being enlisted in Appendix-35-B, they shall submit the following documents to the office of the Director General of Foreign Trade through the Jurisdictional Regional Office of the DGFT:

a) Details on the history, activities, membership, awards etc. of the agency.

b) Notarised Declaration cum Undertaking as per Annexure I to Appendix 35 B on a stamp paper (Minimum Rupees two)

A copy of the same may also be endorsed to the RMTR Division of the Department of Commerce .

In the case of tea, all exporters who are required to submit Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) shall apply to the Tea Board or any Inspection Agency authorized by the Tea Board and enlisted in Appendix 35-B of the Handbook of Procedures, (Vol.I) with the documents listed above.

(Last paragraph has been added vide PN. NO. 67/2004, DT.02/04/2005)