A Certificate of Origin (C/O) is a vital document in import-export operations, enabling businesses to enjoy tariff preferences under the free trade agreements (FTAs) Vietnam has signed, while proving the origin of goods during customs clearance. VICA Logistics provides end-to-end C/O consulting and issuance services, helping businesses complete procedures quickly, accurately and in full compliance.

C/O Types Supported by VICA

  • ✓Advising on the appropriate C/O form for each export market: Form A, Form B, Form D (ASEAN), Form E (ASEAN – China), Form AK (ASEAN – Korea), Form AI (ASEAN – India), Form JV (Vietnam – Japan), CPTPP Form, Form EUR.1 (EVFTA), Form UK (UKVFTA) and other forms as required for each shipment.
  • ✓Reviewing and preparing the C/O application dossier: export customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, material declaration tables and production processes, material consumption norms.
  • ✓Advising on origin rules applicable to each commodity: HS code conversion, regional value content, specific processing operations.
  • ✓Representing businesses in submitting dossiers, tracking progress and receiving results at competent C/O issuing authorities.
  • ✓Advising on handling rejected C/Os, re-issuance, retroactive issuance, or information amendments.

Benefits of Using VICA's C/O Services

  • ✓Enjoy preferential import tariffs under FTA commitments, significantly reducing tax costs for shipments.
  • ✓Dossiers prepared completely and on the correct forms from the start, minimizing returns or requests for additional documents.
  • ✓Shortened issuance time thanks to professional processing and thorough understanding of each issuing authority’s regulations.
  • ✓Advance advice on your commodity’s eligibility for preferences, avoiding the risk of C/O rejection in the importing country.
  • ✓Always kept up to date on changes to origin regulations and tariff schedules under new FTAs.

Our Process

1
Receiving shipment information: commodity, HS code, exporting/importing country, value and delivery schedule.
2
Advising on the applicable C/O type and origin rules, while listing all documents to be prepared.
3
Drafting, checking and completing the dossier as required by the issuing authority.
4
Submitting the dossier, tracking progress and promptly handling any requests for additional documents.
5
Receiving the C/O and handing it over to the customer, archiving dossiers for post-clearance audits.

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Need C/O service consulting?

For detailed advice on C/O issuance services for your shipment, please contact VICA Logistics. Our team of specialists is always ready to accompany your business through every import-export procedure.