A certificate of origin is a document, required by foreign government, declaring that goods in a particular international shipment are of a certain origin. While the commercial invoice usually includes a statement of origin, many countries require completion of a separate certificate. Customs offices use this document to determine whether or not a preferential duty rate applies on the products being imported. The International Business Development Consortium offers assistance with this and other requirements of international transactions.

Certificate of Origin: Frequently Asked Questions
Certificate of Origin Policy

For more information about Certificates of Origin, call or e-mail Fred Monique, manger of the Highway 41 Corridor International Development Program, at 920-496-2118 or Monique@titletown.org.