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Date: 2017-05-02
Understanding the Generic Certificate of Origin Screen in Shipping Solutions Export Software
In my continuing series on the Shipping Solutions EZ Start screens, I have to admit, I was happy to get to the screen called Generic Certificate of Origin. It's a small screen with only a few data fields. How hard can it be to explain?
The truth is, however, understanding the Generic Certificate of Origin is more complicated than it might seem.A generic certificate of origin is used to certify to the importer where the goods were manufactured. Unlike the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, which only pertains to the U.S., Canada and Mexico, or the CAFTA Certificate of Origin, which only pertains to the U.S. and a group of Carribbean nations, the generic certificate of origin can be used for any country you are exporting to.
The generic certificate of origin includes a description of your goods, their Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes, and their countries of origin, no matter where in the world that might be. In Shipping Solutions, this information is entered on the EZ Start-Product Detail screen. The generic certificate of origin also includes the names of the exporter and importer, which are entered on the EZ Start-Contacts screen. The rest of the information on the form is entered on the EZ Start-Generic Certificate of Origin screen.
The Statement
Some countries require a generic certificate of origin be signed by a chamber of commerce. Shipping Solutions includes a statement in the Phrases database that can be used at the bottom of the form, and is generally accepted by all chambers of commerce.
Before using the statement, however, you will want to edit it to include the name of your local chamber. Go to the Databases tab, Phrasesscreen, and select the Cert of Origin Statement. You will see where you need to insert the name of the chamber of commerce that will be certifying your certificate of origin. You can also add a new statement if you don't like the one that is preloaded in Shipping Solutions. Return to the EZ Start-Generic Certificate of Originscreen and select the statement from the drop-down list.
If you do not need your certificate signed by the chamber of commerce, you do not need to select a statement from the drop-down list. You can also hide the signature line provided for the chamber secretary by going to the Tools tab,Customize Documents screen. Select Certificate of Origin (Generic) and uncheck theDisplay Signature Line check box.
Dated At, Day, Month and Year
These fields will describe when and where the certificate of origin is signed. Even if you are not having a chamber of commerce sign the document, a representative of your company will need to sign it as the exporter, so you should fill in these fields. The Dated At field should include the city and state where the certificate is being signed, and day, month and year are self explanatory.
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