Certificates of origin that claim every duty benefit.
We check the rules of origin for your product and destination, register you on DGFT’s eCoO platform and get preferential or non-preferential certificates issued for each shipment, so your buyer can claim FTA duty benefits.
Why your shipment needs a certificate of origin
Customs Clearance
Many importing countries and banks under letters of credit ask for proof of origin.
Duty Savings
A preferential CoO lets your buyer claim lower or zero duty under a trade agreement.
Fully Online
Applied, signed and issued electronically, with QR verification.
Certificate of origin: the key facts
| Platform | DGFT eCoO 2.0 (Trade Connect); non-preferential e-filing mandatory since 1 January 2025 |
| Issuers | Around 125 authorised agencies, including chambers of commerce and Export Inspection Council offices |
| Signing | Aadhaar-based e-sign or DSC; multiple users can be authorised under one IEC |
| Prerequisite | Import Export Code. See IEC |
| Key test | Preferential CoOs depend on meeting the agreement’s rules of origin, such as value addition or tariff shift |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles business set-up and registrations (company and LLP incorporation, Udyam, ZED, NSIC, IEC, APEDA, certificates of origin, AD code, Shop Act and DSC) for businesses across India: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
Which certificate of origin do you need?
Find the certificate type and trade agreement that applies to your shipment.
Showing all 9 certificate types
| No. | Certificate / Agreement | Detail | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-Preferential CoOProves Indian origin where no duty benefit applies | Issued online on DGFT's eCoO platform by authorised chambers and agencies | Most common | |
| 2 | Preferential CoO under FTAsClaims reduced or zero import duty abroad | Issued under the rules of origin of each trade agreement | Duty benefit | |
| 3 | Back-to-Back CoORe-export, trans-shipment or merchanting of non-Indian goods | Non-preferential, based on the original country's certificate | Special | |
| 4 | In-Lieu CoOCorrects a certificate already issued | Applied online to replace the original | Correction | |
| 5 | India–UAE CEPAFree trade agreement | Preferential CoO for UAE buyers | FTA | |
| 6 | India–UK CETAFree trade agreement | eCoO enabled on DGFT's Trade Connect portal in July 2026 | FTA | |
| 7 | India–EFTA TEPASwitzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein | Preferential origin under the TEPA | FTA | |
| 8 | India–Australia ECTAFree trade agreement | Preferential CoO for Australian buyers | FTA | |
| 9 | ASEAN, Japan, Korea & SAFTARegional and bilateral agreements | Each with its own form and origin rules | FTA |
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Tell us about your business and plans, and we’ll confirm exactly which registration and route applies to you.
Tell us what the product is and we’ll confirm which approvals it needs, free.
Sources: DGFT (Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and Handbook of Procedures), eCoO 2.0 and Trade Connect notices, checked on 2 November 2026.
Get your certificate of origin plan and quote
Tell us about your business. A specialist confirms the documents, government fees, timeline and our fixed professional fee, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Fixed professional feeGovernment fees and stamp duty shown separately, at actuals.
What certificate of origin costs
Issuing agencies charge a fee per certificate; shown at actuals.
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Your certificate of origin, step by step
We check documents before anything is filed, so you avoid resubmissions and rejections.
Origin Check
HS code, FTA and rules of origin checked for your product and buyer country.
Day 1Registration
Exporter registered on the eCoO platform with the IEC.
Day 1–2Application
Invoice, packing list and cost data filed with the agency.
Per shipmentIssue
eCoO signed and issued with a QR code.
Usually 1–2 daysRecords
Origin records kept for verification requests from abroad.
OngoingRegistrations for businesses anywhere in India
These registrations are filed online, so we handle them for founders, MSMEs, exporters and overseas promoters in every state, including:
Common mistakes we fix
Wrong HS Code
Origin rules depend on the exact tariff line.
Origin Not Met
Too little Indian value addition fails preferential rules.
Mismatched Invoice
Details must match the invoice and shipping documents exactly.
No Records
Overseas customs can verify origin years later.
What you’ll likely need next
Import Export Code (IEC)
DGFT code to import or export, with annual update. See Import Export Code (IEC).
AD Code Registration
Bank AD code registered with customs on ICEGATE. See AD Code Registration.
APEDA Registration
RCMC for agricultural and processed food exports. See APEDA Registration.
Digital Signature Certificate
Class 3 DSC for MCA, GST, tenders and DGFT. See Digital Signature Certificate.
Common questions about certificates of origin
What is a certificate of origin?
What is the difference between preferential and non-preferential CoO?
Where do I apply for a certificate of origin?
Can I get a CoO for UK exports under the new agreement?
What is a back-to-back CoO?
Set up right the first time
Tell us what you’re starting or registering. We’ll confirm the documents, fees and timeline in writing, free.