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CPTPP - Claiming Preference

CPTPP - Claiming Preference

To claim preferential origin the exporter will need to produce a certificate of origin containing the information required in the trade agreement. There is no prescribed format for the layout of the certificate of origin, however please click here for a template that Exporters can use. 

The relevant section of the trade agreement is as follows:

Article 3.20: Claims for Preferential Treatment 

  1. Except as otherwise provided in Annex 3-A (Other Arrangements), each Party shall provide that an importer may make a claim for preferential tariff treatment, based on a certification of origin completed by the exporter, producer or importer.

The section on claiming preferential origin can be found here: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/Trade-agreements/TPP/Text-ENGLISH/3.-Rules-of-Origin-and-Origin-Procedures-Chapter.pdf

The minimum data requirements for a CPTPP Certificate of Origin are as follows per the agreement:

ANNEX 3-B MINIMUM DATA REQUIREMENTS

A certification of origin that is the basis for a claim for preferential tariff treatment under this Agreement shall include the following elements:

  1. Importer, Exporter or Producer Certification of Origin

Indicate whether the certifier is the exporter, producer or importer in accordance with Article 3.20 (Claims for Preferential Treatment).

  1. Certifier

Provide the certifier’s name, address (including country), telephone number and e-mail address.

  1. Exporter

Provide the exporter’s name, address (including country), e-mail address and telephone number if different from the certifier. This information is not required if the producer is completing the certification of origin and does not know the identity of the exporter. The address of the exporter shall be the place of export of the good in a TPP country.

  1. Producer

Provide the producer’s name, address (including country), e-mail address and telephone number, if different from the certifier or exporter or, if there are multiple producers, state “Various” or provide a list of producers. A person that wishes for this information to remain confidential may state “Available upon request by the importing authorities”. The address of a producer shall be the place of production of the good in a TPP country.

  1. Importer

Provide, if known, the importer’s name, address, e-mail address and telephone number. The address of the importer shall be in a TPP country.

  1. Description and HS Tariff Classification of the Good

(a) Provide a description of the good and the HS tariff classification of the good to the 6-digit level. The description should be sufficient to relate it to the good covered by the certification; and 3-28

(b) If the certification of origin covers a single shipment of a good, indicate, if known, the invoice number related to the exportation.

  1. Origin Criterion

Specify the rule of origin under which the good qualifies.

  1. Blanket Period

Include the period if the certification covers multiple shipments of identical goods for a specified period of up to 12 months as set out in Article 3.20.4 (Claims for Preferential Treatment).

  1. Authorised Signature and Date

The certification must be signed and dated by the certifier and accompanied by the following statement:

"I certify that the goods described in this document qualify as originating and the information contained in this document is true and accurate. I assume responsibility for proving such representations and agree to maintain and present upon request or to make available during a verification visit, documentation necessary to support this certification."

RULES OF ORIGIN: CPTPP rules of origin for each member can be found via the DBT links below:

Country

RoO

Chile

https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/chile/trade-agreement/cptpp-rules-of-origin-in-chile/

Japan

https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/japan/trade-agreement/cptpp-rules-of-origin-in-japan/

Malaysia

https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/malaysia/trade-agreement/cptpp-rules-of-origin-in-malaysia/

Peru

https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/peru/trade-agreement/cptpp-rules-of-origin-in-peru/

Singapore

https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/singapore/trade-agreement/cptpp-rules-of-origin-in-singapore/

Vietnam

https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/vietnam/trade-agreement/cptpp-rules-of-origin-in-vietnam/

 

Please click here for CPTPP guidance from the Department for Business and Trade.

 

For further information or assistance with applying for CPTPP certificates of origin, please contact our Export Documentation Helpdesk at exportdocshelpdesk@hull-humber-chamber.co.uk

 

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