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In international trade, the Certificate of Origin (COO) and Inspection Report (or Certificate of Inspection) are vital documents that ensure compliance, facilitate customs clearance, and build trust between trading partners. 

Certificate of Origin (COO)

A Certificate of Origin is an official international trade document that certifies the country where goods were wholly obtained, produced, or manufactured. 

Purpose and Importance:

  • Customs Clearance: It is often a mandatory document for clearing customs in the importing country.
  • Tariff Determination: Customs authorities use the COO to determine the correct import duties and taxes.
  • Trade Agreement Benefits: A "preferential" COO allows importers to claim reduced or eliminated tariffs under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or other preferential trade programs between nations.
  • Trade Policy Enforcement: It helps enforce trade policies, quotas, anti-dumping measures, and trade embargoes.
  • Trade Statistics: Governments use the information to track trade flows and for economic analysis. 

Inspection Report (Certificate of Inspection - COI)

An Inspection Report or Certificate of Inspection is a trade document issued by a third-party inspection agency after examining the goods to be exported. 

Purpose and Importance:

  • Ensures that goods meet quality, quantity, and packaging requirements, protecting the importer.
  • Confirms compliance with the importing country's safety, quality, and technical standards.
  • Reduces potential disputes by providing third-party verification before shipment.
  • May facilitate compensation claims if issues arise despite the certificate. 

 

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