The Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document to certify the place of growth, production or manufacture of goods. It is required when exporting to specific countries, when requested by the consignee for customs clearance, or when it’s stipulated in a letter of credit.
The CO identifies goods and contains a certification by a government authority, or other empowered body, that the goods in question originate from a specific country. Certificates of Origin can be broadly classified into types, namely Preferential Certificates of Origin and Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin.
The issuance and acceptance of Certificates of Origin is governed by the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures.
The criteria used in determining the origin of goods namely: Manufacturers, exporters or traders must be registered with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (Companies Commission of Malaysia)
Products that are:
- Manufactured in Malaysia and use 100% local content; or
- Manufactured in Malaysia through a transformation process which changes the tariff code classification at six (6) digit level; or
- Manufactured in Malaysia and contains at least 25% local content
The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (MCCM) is authorised by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) to issue Certificates of Origin for goods exported to any country in the world. They can be applied for at our main office or at any of MICCI regional offices in Malaysia. Certificates of Origin issued by MICCI are referred to as Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin.
Submit the following documents yearly:
| MANUFACTURER | TRADER |
|---|---|
Certificate of Incorporation / Certificate of Registration in Malaysia (Companies Act 1965 ) |
Certificate of Incorporation / Certificate of Registration in Malaysia (Companies Act 1965 ) |
Manufacturing license |
Manufacturing license & certification letter (can be submitted by the manufacturer separately if the information provided is confidential) |
Director’s Statutory Declaration & Form 49 |
Director’s Statutory Declaration & Form 49 |
Specimen of authorised signatories together with copy of identity card |
Specimen of authorised signatories together with copy of identity card |
List of employees |
List of employees of supplier(s) |
Raw material & product invoices (if applicable) |
Raw material & product invoices (if applicable) |
Samples/photos/catalogues (if applicable) & checklist (as stipulated by MITI) |
Samples/photos/catalogues (if applicable) & checklist (as stipulated by MITI) |
Submit the following documents yearly:
| MANUFACTURER | TRADER |
|---|---|
Commercial Invoice & Packing list |
Commercial Invoice & Packing list |
Customs export declaration (Borang K2) & Bill of Lading/Airway Bill |
Customs export declaration (Borang K2) & Bill of Lading/Airway Bill |
N/A |
Manufacturers’ invoice |
Any other documents deemed necessary (if applicable)br> |
Any other documents deemed necessary (if applicable) |
Checklist (as stipulated by MITI) |
Checklist (as stipulated by MITI) |
Submit the following documents yearly:
| Fees | Members | Non-members |
|---|---|---|
Authentication of documents |
RM5 per copy |
RM10 per copy |
Certificate of Origin Forms |
RM15 per pad of 100 sheets |
RM20 per pad of 100 sheets |