Selecting the correct Certificate of Origin format is crucial for Chinese exporters to maximize tariff benefits under various free trade agreements. The main CO formats include Form A (GSP Certificate of Origin), Form B (APTA), Form E (China-ASEAN FTA), Form F (China-Chile FTA), Form R (China-Peru FTA), Form X (China-Pakistan FTA), and standard general CO certificates.
Form A is applicable for exports to developed countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including EU member states, Japan, Norway, and Switzerland. Form E is used for China-ASEAN FTA preferential tariffs covering all ten ASEAN member countries. Form F serves Chile under the China-Chile FTA, while Form R and Form X cover Peru and Pakistan respectively. For South Korea and Australia, specific bilateral FTA certificates are required under the China-Korea FTA and China-Australia CHAFTA.
Exporters should evaluate their product HS codes, origin criteria, and destination country’s tariff schedule when choosing a CO certification format. Our professional team provides comprehensive guidance on Certificate of Origin applications, FTA preferential CO services, and related trade documentation. Contact us for efficient and reliable export documentation support.