Provide certification of origin (COO)

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. Export processes with Government agencies: The following are documents, which need to be secured from government agencies: 2. For export by air (to all destinations except the USA), the exporter need to submit: - Certificate of Origin - Invoice - Packing List - Sales Contract 3. The Certificates of Origin are required for export to the EU because of the established EBA trade arrangements which typically allow exporters to enjoy duty exemption with the EU upon submission to the EU of the Certificate of Origin Form A as issued by the Bilateral Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce, formerly the Foreign Trade Department (“FTD”).92To receive a CO, the silk exporters will need to register first with the Trade Preferences Department (“TPD”). This initial process is required for both for-profit and non-governmental organizations (“NGO”) and is only done once. The CO application process for exports by air to the EU, however, can usually occur after the cargo ships since most exports are duty and quota free. Moreover the exporter does not have to pay for the Export Management Fee for small quantities of goods valued under 6,000 Euros for European countries and under $800 USD for other countries.