Certificate of Origin for Local Sales
Local Certificate of Origin (CO) refers to a document issued by the Bureau of Customs to
certify that goods originated from within the Philippines.
This certificate serves as proof that the goods were produced, manufactured, or
processed locally within the country's borders.
The Certificate of Origin for Local Sales issued by the Bureau of Customs is primarily used for goods traded within the Philippines, rather than for export purposes.
It is commonly required for domestic trade transactions, particularly when dealing with certain commodities or industries where proof of origin is necessary for compliance with local regulations or for availing of specific benefits or incentives.
BOC
Bureau of Customs Related SitesGenerally, the process involves submitting the necessary documentation and information to the Bureau of Customs, which may include details about the goods, their origin, and any relevant supporting documents such as invoices or manufacturing information.
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Exporter/Manufacturer | Initiates the application process for a Certificate of Origin for Local Sales |
| Provides the required information and documentation | |
| Customs Broker/Authorized Representative | May be delegated the application process by the exporter |
| Handles customs clearance and trade documentation on behalf of the exporter | |
| Specific Associations/Agencies | Authorized to apply for and issue Certificate of Origin for Local Sales on behalf of their members |
The exporter is usually required to submit relevant documentation and
information
to the issuing authority, which may include
- 1Details about the goods, such as description, quantity, and value
- 2Proof of Origin, such as manufacturing or production information
- 3Commercial Invoices
- 4Packing Lists
- 5Any other documents required by the issuing authority or specific trade regulations
- Once the application is submitted and processed, the issuing authority will review the information provided and issue the Certificate of Origin for Local Sales if everything meets the required criteria.
- You may also refer on the Executive Order 214 series of 2023 for the Imposition Of Applicable Common Effective Preferential Tariff Rates On Qualified Imports From Ecozone Locators.
Issuance of Certicate of Origin for Local Sales
from Ecozone Locators
Ecozone Locators
The CO issued by the Bureau of Customs is primarily used for goods traded within the
Philippines, rather than for export purposes.
It is commonly required for
domestic trade transactions, particularly when dealing with certain commodities or
industries where proof of origin is necessary for compliance with local regulations
or for availing of specific benefits or incentives.
The issuance of Certificate of Origin for local sales from ecozone locators is by virtue of Executive Order 214 series of 2003.
The exporter or manufacturer of the goods may apply for CO. They are responsible for initiating the application process and in providing the required information and documentation.
In some cases, the exporter may delegate the application process to a customs broker or another authorized representative who handles customs clearance and trade documentation on their behalf.
For certain industries or commodities, there may be specific associations or agencies authorized to apply for and issue CO on behalf of their members.
Once the application is submitted and processed, the issuing authority will review the information provided and issue the Certificate of Origin if everything meets the required criteria. This certificate will then accompany the shipment of goods and be presented to customs authorities.
You may also refer on the Executive Order 214 series of 2023 for the Imposition Of Applicable Common Effective Preferential Tariff Rates On Qualified Imports From Ecozone Locators.
The exporter is usually required to submit relevant documentation and information to the issuing authority, which may include:
- Details about the goods, such as description, quantity, and value
- Proof of origin, such as manufacturing or production information
- Commercial invoices
- Cost of Analysis
- List of raw analysis
- Packing lists
- Any other documents required by the issuing authority or specific trade regulations