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Made in Geelong

Businesses exporting overseas often need to secure a Certificate of Origin that certifies the place of growth, production or manufacture of goods.

geechamber_image2.jpgThe Geelong Chamber of Commerce is authorised to provide Certificates of Origin to authenticate that goods have been produced in this region.

Many overseas exporters insist on a Certificate of Origin when dealing with Australian exporters.

Obtaining a Certificate of Origin is usually a straightforward process, however it is important that specific procedures are followed such as:

  • Completion of an Exporters Information Form Update. This form has to be completed and forwarded to the appropriate Chamber in your State/Territory, together with a list of signatories authorised to sign the certificates on behalf of your company.
  • Evidence of origin, such as copies of the invoice, a letter of credit, or a statutory declaration. These items must be supplied prior to stamping.
  • Exporters must provide a copy of the documents being stamped for Chamber records.
  • Before submission for authentication, the exporter must sign all export documents on the bottom left-hand side under the Exporter’s Declaration.
  • Importantly, Certificate of Australian Origin forms can't be used for any other origin, other than Australia.
  • Certificates of Origin must always be typed.

Contact Us or phone 5222 2234 with your Certificate of Origin enquiry.