Form E is a preferential certificate of origin from the China-ASEAN Free ** Zone, the original and the second copy of the certificate shall be provided by the exporter to the importer for use in customs clearance in the importing country. In the China-ASEAN Free Zone, the Form E certificate is a certificate for importers to enjoy zero tariff preferences, so for enterprises exporting to ASEAN, they should register as soon as possible, and do not wait for the ship to arrive at the port before rushing to apply and affect customs clearance.
What are the steps required to apply for a Form E certificate:
1. The applicant shall apply to the local inspection and quarantine authority;
2. After review, the applicant shall fill in the application form
3. The local quarantine department shall report to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine for approval;
4. After approval, the certificate will be issued
5. Enterprises can declare customs at the customs with the certificate
6. After the customs release, it can be used to renew the new certificate of origin at the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau within the validity period
What documents are required to apply for Form E certificate:
1. A copy of the qualification approval certificate for import and export operation rights or a copy of the registration form for the record of foreign business operators
2. A copy of the business license and a copy of the ** certificate of the organization;
3. Certificate of Origin Registration Form (in duplicate);
4. Product cost details;
5. A copy of the incoming invoice of the raw and auxiliary materials and parts used in the product;
6. Customs declaration, commercial invoice, etc.;
How to apply for Form E certificate:
1. Prepare relevant materials, including a copy of the qualification approval certificate for import and export business rights or a copy of the registration form for the record of foreign business operators, a copy of the business license, a copy of the organization certificate, a registration form of the certificate of origin, a detailed list of product costs, a copy of the purchase invoice of the raw and auxiliary materials used in the product and parts, etc.
2. Apply to the local inspection and quarantine agency and submit the above relevant information. The inspection and quarantine agency will review the application materials, and if they meet the requirements, they will be accepted and issued a notice of acceptance.
3. After receiving the complete and effective application materials, the inspection and quarantine agency will generally complete the review within 10 working days. For those who meet the requirements, the "Application Form for Pre-packaging of Export Commodities" and the "Official Health Certificate of the Country or Region of Origin of Imported Goods" shall be issued.
4. Return supplementary materials or re-apply if they do not meet the requirements after review.
5. After review, the application form for pre-packaging of export commodities will be issued and the certificate will be issued. The applicant shall collect the certificate and relevant documents with the stamped application form.
6. When declaring at the customs, you need to submit the Form E certificate and other relevant documents, and after the customs release, you can use it to the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau within the validity period to exchange for a new certificate of origin.