Glossary

Certificate of Origin

A certificate of origin is a trade document that confirms the country of origin of a product. It specifies the location of the product’s production, manufacturing, or processing. It is typically mandated by the customs authority of a country as part of the customs clearance process for imports. Businesses can use intelligent document processing to automatically extract and validate certificate of origin data.

What details are included in the Certificate of Origin:

  • Country of origin
  • The name and contact details of exporter
  • The name and contact details of receiver
  • The name and contact details of producer
  • A clear product description (including weight, quantity, and HS code)
  • Route and means of transportation details