Extension of Date for Electronic Filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO)

The Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO NP) through the Common Digital Platform vides a Trade Notice No. 19/2021-2022 dated 15th November 2021. With this notification, DGFT informed that the transition period for mandatory e-filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin has been extended till 31st January 2022. In the meanwhile, the existing systems for submitting and processing non-preferential CoO applications in manual/paper mode are allowed.

Common Digital Platform for CoO

The common digital platform is single-point access for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO NP) for all Free Trade Agreements for all agencies and all products. This CoO e-platform is designed to facilitate exporters through a secure, electronic, paperless Certificate of the Origin issuance process. All designated Certificate of Origin issuing agencies is required to work through this portal. For further details about the Electronic filing of Non – Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO NP) click here.

Extension of Date for e-Filing of Non-Preferential CoO

DGFT informed that the date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform is extended to 31st January 2022

At the request of certain associations, the existing system of manual or paper-based submission and processing of non-preferential CoO applications is being extended further and the online system is not being made mandatory.
.This option of submission and issuance of Non-Preferential CoO by the issuing agencies through their paper-based systems may continue further up to 31st October 2021
All Agencies as notified under Appendix-2E are required to ensure the onboarding exercise is completed latest by 31st January 2022 failing which the agencies shall be de-notified from Appendix 2E.
The concerned agencies may reach out over email for any guidance or clarifications in regard to the on-boarding process

Earlier Extension

Earlier vide a notification dated 1st October 2021, DGFT announced the extension for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st October 2021. Now with this notification, DGFT announced that the last date for e-Filing of CoO (Non-Preferential) is 31st January 2022.

Important Announcement for Exporter

All Exporters concerned are requested to ensure that they are duly registered onto the electronic platform for Certificate of Origin (CoO) at the earliest. The given Non – Preferential Certificate of Origin applications for exports need to be submitted through the e-COO platform to the designated issuing agencies. No manual application for such a CoO should be submitted to an issuing agency after 31st January 2022. Any manual applications submitted before the prescribed date may however be processed by the issuing agencies.

Manual Submission of GSP CoO applications

Applications for Non – Preferential Certificate of Origin need to be submitted through the e-CoO platform with effect from 15th April 2021. However, there shall be a transition period for CoO (NP) issuing agencies to onboard this common digital platform.
Submitting CoO (NP) applications on this online platform shall not be mandatory for the exporters in the immediate.
The existing procedure of submitting paper CoO applications directly to the designated issuing agency shall also be in operation in parallel.
Submission and issuance of CoO (NP) by the issuing agencies through their paper-based system may continue up to 31st January 2022 or until further orders.

Note: However, on the request of certain Chambers/Associations the existing system of submitting and processing non-preferential CoO applications in manual/paper mode is being allowed for the time being and the online system is not being made mandatory. The DGFT’s notification about the Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) is as follows:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Non Preferential COO.

A Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) is a document that certifies the country of origin of exported goods. It is required for customs clearance in many countries and serves as proof of the nationality of the products being exported.

The mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential CoO through the Common Digital Platform has been extended to 31st January 2022 to allow more time for exporters and issuing agencies to transition to the online platform. This extension was given at the request of certain associations.

The Common Digital Platform is a single-point access portal for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO NP) for all agencies and all products. It is designed to facilitate exporters through a secure, electronic, and paperless Certificate of Origin issuance process.

Yes, exporters can still submit Non-Preferential CoO applications manually or through the existing paper-based systems until 31st January 2022. However, it is recommended to register on the electronic platform at the earliest to ensure a smooth transition.

If an issuing agency fails to complete the onboarding exercise on the Common Digital Platform by 31st January 2022, they may be de-notified from Appendix 2E, which lists the designated agencies for issuing Non-Preferential CoO.

Exporters can reach out to the designated issuing agencies or the DGFT via email for guidance or clarifications regarding the registration and onboarding process for the Common Digital Platform.

No, issuing agencies will not be able to continue using their paper-based systems for processing Non-Preferential CoO applications after 31st January 2022. They must onboard the Common Digital Platform by that date.

No, the extension announced by the DGFT applies only to Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO NP) applications. Preferential CoO applications may have separate guidelines and deadlines.

Exporters should ensure that they are duly registered on the electronic platform for Certificate of Origin (CoO) at the earliest. They should also submit their Non-Preferential CoO applications through the e-CoO platform to the designated issuing agencies after 31st January 2022.

Yes, any manual applications for Non-Preferential CoO submitted before 31st January 2022 may still be processed by the issuing agencies. However, after the deadline, all applications must be submitted through the electronic platform.