1. The two issuers
CCPIT and China Customs.
Both issue certificates of origin.
2. The division
China Customs
Issues preferential certificates under free trade agreements.
Issues non-preferential certificates where required by the destination.
CCPIT
Issues non-preferential certificates for commercial purposes and for destinations that specify the chamber.
3. The rule to remember
A preferential claim requires a Customs-issued certificate under the relevant agreement.
4. The fields
Certificate number.
Exporter and consignee.
Transport details.
Marks and numbers.
Description, HS code, quantity, value.
Origin criterion, for preferential certificates.
Issuing officer’s signature and stamp.
5. The application
Submitted electronically, with the invoice and the supporting information.
The certificate number is transmitted to the destination where electronic exchange operates.
6. The scenarios
An exporter applying for a preferential rate with a CCPIT certificate learns that the destination requires a Customs-issued one.
An exporter applying to Customs for a non-preferential document that the destination accepts from the chamber, adding days.
7. The check
Confirm which issuer the destination accepts for which purpose.
8. Closing view
Two issuers, two document types, and a simple rule.
The rule is Preference means Customs.
*This article is based on Chinese certificate of origin practice and the rules of China’s free trade agreements.*