C/O (Certificate of Origin) is a document certifying the origin of goods and serves as the basis for customs authorities to apply preferential tariff rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). A shipment with a valid C/O can save 5-30% in import duty.
What is a C/O, and why do you need to apply for one?
C/O is a certificate of origin for goods. It is required to benefit from FTA tariff preferences and to prove origin to customs.
What are the common C/O types?
Form B, D (ASEAN), E (ASEAN-China), AK (Korea), AJ (Japan), S (EVFTA), CPTPP.
How long does it take to apply for a C/O?
Form B, D: 1 day. Form E, AK, AJ: 1-3 days. Form S, CPTPP: 3-5 days.
How do rules of origin affect C/O?
Each FTA has its own rules on local content ratio and minimum processing operations.
Where can you apply for a C/O online?
The Ministry of Industry and Trade operates eCoSys at ecosys.gov.vn. Select the issuing authority and submission system appropriate to the C/O form.
VTM Logistics regularly processes C/O for export customers. The two most common types are C/O Form EUR.1 for EVFTA and Form JV for ASEAN. Processing time is only 1-2 days if the document set is complete.
Read more about EVFTA to learn about relevant trade agreements.
| C/O Template | FTA | Applicable Region |
|---|---|---|
| Form B | General (GSP) | EU countries, Japan (formerly) |
| Form D | ATIGA | ASEAN countries |
| Form E | ACFTA | ASEAN — China |
| Form AK | AKFTA | ASEAN — Korea |
| Form CPTPP | CPTPP | 11 CPTPP countries |
| Form VJ | VJFTA | Vietnam — Japan |
C/O form EUR.1 (EVFTA) and Form D (ASEAN) are the two most common types of C/O for Vietnamese businesses. Each form has different rules of origin and procedures. VTM Logistics prepares C/O for clients, ensuring on-time submission and the correct form.
Join us now to keep up with the news and receive our latest offers!
These sources explain the rules discussed above. Check the current requirements for your shipment; examples on this page do not replace the applicable regulations or contract terms.
