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Certificate of origin: preferential, non-preferential and e-CoO

Get a certificate of origin for export from India: non-preferential CoO (₹200) and preferential CoO under trade agreements (₹600), via the trade.gov.in platform. Documents and steps.

Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026

The short answer

Get a certificate of origin for export from India: non-preferential CoO (₹200) and preferential CoO under trade agreements (₹600), via the trade.gov.in platform. Documents and steps. Key facts: Issued by: Agencies authorised by DGFT (chambers, EPCs and others); Validity: Per consignment; Time: Preferential CoO is delivered within 24 hours or 1 working day of application.

Source: content.dgft.gov.in, checked 2 Oct 2026.

Issued by

Agencies authorised by DGFT (chambers, EPCs and others)

Validity

Per consignment

Time

Preferential CoO is delivered within 24 hours or 1 working day of application

What it is

A certificate of origin proves where goods were made. There are two kinds. A non-preferential CoO only proves origin. A preferential CoO lets your buyer claim lower duty under a trade agreement such as India-UAE CEPA or India-Australia ECTA.

DGFT says all authorised agencies must accept applications and issue certificates only through the platform at trade.gov.in. Manual issue outside the platform is not permitted.

Who needs it

Exporters whose buyers ask for proof of origin, and any exporter who wants the buyer to get a duty concession under an FTA or PTA. India-UK CETA and India-EFTA TEPA also allow origin to be self-declared by the exporter, in addition to a certificate from an authorised agency.

Official fees

Fee	Official amount
Non-preferential CoO (each certificate)	₹200Checked on 2 Oct 2026 SourceIncludes attestation of additional documents. Apply on trade.gov.in to an agency listed in Appendix 2E.
Preferential CoO (issue)	₹600Checked on 2 Oct 2026 SourceItem 14 of the scale of application fees.
Verification of origin certificates under FTAs	₹7,500 (one unit); ₹12,000 (many units)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 SourceCharged when a certificate is verified after the event. Agencies may charge travel and daily allowance separately.

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay. Amounts marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Documents to keep ready

Commercial invoice
Packing list
IEC
Details of the goods and the rule of origin they meet (for preferential certificates)
Account on the trade.gov.in platform

Steps to apply

Check whether your buyer needs a preferential or a non-preferential certificate, and the agreement in force with the buyer's country. Country pages
Open trade.gov.in and apply to an authorised agency. trade.gov.in
Upload the invoice and packing list and pay the fee. Fee: ₹200 or ₹600
Download the e-CoO and send it with the shipping documents.

Where to apply

trade.gov.in: Apply for a certificate of origin
DGFT Appendix 2A: List of agreements and dates in force

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Which agreements give a preferential CoO?

DGFT's Appendix 2A lists India's agreements, including the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement, SAFTA, India-Singapore CECA (in force 1 August 2005), India-Japan CEPA (1 August 2011), India-UAE CEPA (1 May 2022) and India-Australia ECTA (29 December 2022). India-UK CETA came into force on 15 July 2026, according to PIB. See the country pages for each partner.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Common digital platform for certificates of origin

Typical time

Preferential CoO is delivered within 24 hours or 1 working day of application

Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source

If you operate without it

A false or tampered document submitted to DGFT or its authorised officer can bring a penalty of at least ₹10,000 and up to five times the value of the goods, whichever is more, under the Foreign Trade Act.

Law: Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992 section 11

Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

Reason	How to fix it
Goods do not meet the rules of origin	Check the agreement's origin rules before applying.
Details differ from the invoice	Match product, quantity and buyer to the commercial invoice.
Agreement not in force for that country or date	Check Appendix 2A for the agreement and its start date.

Not officially verified

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Common questions

How much is a certificate of origin?

A non-preferential certificate is ₹200 and a preferential certificate is ₹600, according to DGFT's Handbook of Procedures and Appendix 2K.

Where do I apply?

On trade.gov.in. DGFT says authorised agencies must accept applications and issue certificates only on this platform or another one DGFT designates.

How fast is a preferential certificate?

DGFT's Handbook of Procedures says it is delivered within 24 hours or one working day of the application.

Do I always need a certificate from an agency?

No. Under India-UK CETA and India-EFTA TEPA, a certificate of origin may also be based on a self-declaration by the exporter.

What do I need to upload?

A copy of the invoice and the packing list, according to the Handbook of Procedures.

Is Govt License a government website?

No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.