The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an authorised body that can issue Certificates of Origin on behalf of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and is recognised by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and the Australian Border Force (ABF).

What is a Certificate of Origin?

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document guaranteeing that the goods being exported are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. A CO is used for customs clearance in the destination country and, in accordance with some Free Trade Agreements, is required as part of the application for preferential tariffs. COs can also be requested by an importer receiving your goods or as stipulated in a letter of credit.

What is a Free Trade Agreement?

A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is an international treaty between two or more countries that reduces or eliminates certain barriers to trade (of goods and services) and investment. Australia negotiates FTAs to benefit Australian exporters, importers, producers and investors. To determine which FTA provides the best tariff rate reduction for your product, visit DFAT’s FTA Portal.

  Free Trade Agreements in force

  Free Trade Agreements not yet in force

  Free Trade Agreements under negotiation

Australia is a party to numerous bilateral and multilateral FTAs where tariff benefits are granted on the provision of proof of origin. Depending on the agreement, proof of origin is accepted in the form of either a Preferential Certificate of Origin issued by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or an independent Declaration of Origin completed by the exporter.

The Victorian Chamber’s experienced International Trade Documentation Team can help you understand which FTAs may apply to your export needs. 

What is the difference between a Preferential and a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin?

Certificates of Origin can be categorised as Preferential Certificates of Origin or Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin.

‘Preferential’ certifies that the goods listed are eligible for reduced or eliminated tariffs under the terms of the relevant FTA.

‘Non-Preferential’ certifies that Australia either does not have an FTA in place with the importing country or that the exported goods are not eligible for preferential tariff treatment.

How do I obtain a Certificate of Origin?

Before applying for a Certificate of Origin, exporters must have a login account and be registered with the Victorian Chamber for the CO type that they require. 

Register here

Please refer to the table below to determine which registration form must be completed:

The following video provides an overview of how to register with the Victorian Chamber using the ChamberCERTIFY platform.

How do I lodge a Certificate of Origin?

	You must be registered with the Victorian Chamber before you can lodge a Certificate of Origin CoO). Please refer above.
	Log into ChamberCERTIFY®
	Create CoO application (under My Documents).
	Submit CoO (NB CoOs need to be lodged before 3pm for same day approvals).
	A Victorian Chamber Trade Officer will process your application within 2 business hours and you will receive an email confirming the outcome of your application.

The following video provides an overview of how to lodge a Certificate of Origin in ChamberCERTIFY^®.
 

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Export document fees

*Member pricing for Victorian Chamber Employer members and Melbourne Chamber of Commerce members only.

Other Export Documents

The Victorian Chamber’s experienced International Trade Documentation team can certify a range of other export documents that are provided by the exporter. Examples include:

• Commercial Invoices
• Packing lists
• Distributor Agreements
• Certificates of Analysis
• Halal Certificates
• Visa Letters
• Certificate of Free Sale
• Certificate of Health

For more information on these services, contact our team on:

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

03 8662 5328

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