Certificate of Origin
/ˈsɜːrtɪfɪkət əv əˈrɪdʒɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document certifying the country where goods were produced, used to satisfy legal or trade requirements.
The exporter provided a certificate of origin to comply with customs regulations.
Forms
- certificate of origin
- certificates of origin
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Commentary
Essential for international trade law, the certificate of origin confirms product origin to qualify for tariffs or comply with import restrictions.
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