Every exporter requires the Certificate of Origin for clearance of goods at importing port. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) is officially authorised by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to issue `Certificate of Origin' (Non-preferential) in respect of goods exported from India.
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF 'CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
The exporters will have to furnish the following -
I. Application for 'Certificate of Origin' (as per Annexure-I)
II. One time Indemnity Bond (as per Annexure-II) to be typed on Rs. 100/- non judicial stamp paper. The exporters will be provided Registration No. by the Association which they have to indicate as and when apply for Certificate.
or
If it is only single shipment, the Indemnity Bond should be submitted on non judicial stamp paper of Rs.20/- (as per Annexure III).
III. Duplicate or Self Certified photo copy of the Invoice duly filled in with the following details.
1. Invoice Number & Date
2. Exporters Name & Address
3. Consignees Name & Address
4. Country of Origin - Goods are of INDIAN ORIGIN
5. Mode of Shipment - Name of the Vessel
6. Port of Loading and Port of Discharge (Final Destination)
7. Description of Goods, Quantity, Gross Weight, Net Weight, Shipping Marks/Container No. etc.
IV. Duplicate or self certified photo copy of Bill of Lading.
V. 4+1 Certificate of Origin duly completed by the exporter on pre printed form provided by the Association on
payment, as under.
Certification Charges:
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Description
(Upto 4 copies + 1 copy for
SEA Record)
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SEA Members
(Annual Subscriber & Indemnity Bond holder)
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SEA Non-Members
(Only Indemnity Bond holder)
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Certificate of Origin
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Rs. 50.00
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Rs. 80.00
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Endorsement on Exporters' Invoice
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Rs. 50.00
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Rs. 80.00
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Additional copies of above (4 copies)
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Rs. 50.00
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Rs.. 80.00
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Typing of Certificate of Origin
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Rs. 25.00
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Rs. 25.00
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Amendments to Certificate issued
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Rs. 20.00
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Rs. 20.00
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Blank Forms of C.O.Pad of 50 Sets
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Rs.200.00
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Rs.200.00
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Blank Forms of C.O.Pad of 10 Sets
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Rs. 40.00
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Rs. 40.00
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The exporter desires to obtain `Certificate of Origin' may forward the prescribed application along with necessary documents as referred above and the payment in cash or Cheque /Demand Draft payable at Mumbai to the Association and in turn the Association will issue the `Certificate of Origin' set of 4 copies, to the concerned exporters.
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Annexure - I
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
(To be typed on Company's Letter-Head)
Date:____________
The Executive Director
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India
142, Jolly Maker Chambers No. 2
225, Nariman Point
Mumbai - 400 021
Dear Sir,
Re: Certificate of Origin
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We hereby apply for 'Certificate of Origin' for exports of ______________ and declare that the goods mentioned in the invoice are of the Indian Origin and manufacture.
We have already registered Permanent Indemnity Bond with the Association vide SEA
Registration No.___________ dated____________ and pleased to submit the following:
1. Duplicate/ self certified photo copy of the Invoice No. ___________ dated __________
2. Duplicate/ self certified photo copy of Bill of Lading No._________ dated __________
We enclose herewith Cash or Cheque /Demand Draft of Rs.____________ towards the Certification charges. We understand that the charges are non refundable.
We request you to kindly issue Certificate of Origin.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
for M/s. _____________________________
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(Signature & Designation)
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Annexure - II
(To be given on Rs. 100/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper issued by the Govt. of India)
SPECIMEN OF PERMANENT INDEMNITY BOND
The Executive Director
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India
142, Jolly Maker Chambers No..2, 14th Floor
225 Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021.
Dear Sir,
Permanent Indemnity Bond for Issuance of Certificate of Origin
In consideration of the The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, Mumbai from time to time giving or issuing Certificate of Origin in respect of goods for exportation by
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(Please type here Name & Address of Exporting company)
We HERERBY DECLARE that all particulars contained in Invoices or other presented to the Association by us in our name for their certificates and/or certification shall be true and accurately set forth and further that we shall, at all times INDEMNIFY and keep indemnified the Association and its officials against all claims and demands that may at any time, be made against them or any of them by reason of issuing of such certificates and/or certification.
Yours faithfully,
Signature : _________________________
Name of Signatory : _________________________
Designation of Signatory : _________________________
Name of the Company : _________________________
Dated: ____________
RUBBER STAMP OF THE COMPANY
Witness:1)Name ________________________Signature:_____________
2)Name ________________________Signature:_____________
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Annexure-III
(for Single Shipment to be given on Rs. 20/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper )
SPECIMEN OF TEMPORARY INDEMNITY BOND
The Executive Director
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India,
142, Jolly Maker Chambers No.2, 14th Floor
225 Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021
Dear Sir,
Indemnity Bond for Single Shipment for Issuance of Certificate of Origin
In consideration of your signing the Certificate of Origin , at our request for the under mentioned shipment to (Name of Final Destination) to the effect that the goods are the produce or manufacture of the Republic of India are correct. we hereby agree to indemnify the The Solvent Extractors' Association of India against any claim and demand that may, at any time, be made against the Association by reason of the Certificate of Origin having been so issued.
Description of Goods Invoice No. Date
Vessel's Name
Shipment Date
B/L No
Yours faithfully,
Signature : _________________________
Name of Signatory : _________________________
Designation of Signatory : _________________________
Name of the Company : _________________________
Dated: ____________
RUBBER STAMP OF THE COMPANY
Address of Exporting Company:
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