Certificate Of Origin (C.O.) Legalization For Arab Countries

U.S. ARAB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN (C.O.)

A Certificate of Origin (C.O.), or Declaration of Origin, is a document widely used in international trade transactions which attests that the product listed therein has met certain criteria to be considered as originating in a particular country.

DC Consular Legalization Services

You are most welcome to use our services with our very special rates to legalize your Certificate Of Origin. If you wish us also to obtain the Embassy certification, the fee will be calculated for the specific Embassy of your choice, and you will be informed about that Embassy certification rate accordingly.

We, at D.C. Consular, can provide you with all your commercial document legalization services, Arab Chamber Stamp, and Embassy Legalization requirements.

What is the Certificate of Origin Used for:

The Certificate of Origin (C.O.) is used by governments of the importing country and its customs authority because custom tariffs may differ from one origin to another—especially when there are certain custom duty free agreements between the country of origin and the country of destination. Therefore, the C.O. is considered an integral part of the set of shipping documents as it helps determine whether certain goods are eligible for import or subject to higher or lower custom duty fees.

Details to be shown in a Certificate of Origin:

• The name of the supplier/manufacturer.
• A description of the goods being sold.
• Sometimes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Number is given to ensure this certificate refers to the precise product in question.
• Arab Chamber stamp.

What is the Certificate of Origin Used for:

This document is very important for the authorities of the importing countries, and its stated origin may affect the entire importing process—from the goods “import license” to whether or not the goods are allowed for import. Supplying fraudulent C.O.’s is a possibility that some buyers may use to overcome import restrictions. Fraud can occur in various ways:

• Showing an H.S. code different from the actual one.
• Showing an origin different from the actual country of origin.

Therefore, this document must be properly certified and authenticated so that the importer receives a true import license for the product and pays the correct custom tax fees. This is why we, at D.C. Consular, ensure your C.O. documents go through all document legalization phases—including the Arab Chamber stamp service and Embassy Legalization—performed to your complete satisfaction. We also recognize the importance of time and have developed our own system to finalize your document legalization and Embassy legalization services in the least possible time.

Why the U.S. is a good source for quality goods:

Most Arab countries operate under similar import documentation regulations, where commercial documents and legalization procedures are standardized to ensure authenticity and accuracy regarding the origin and quality of goods. The United States is considered a primary supplier for major Arab countries because they rely on the high quality, durability, and efficiency of American-made goods, equipment, and machinery. Even agricultural and food products are known for their strictly controlled quality and suitability for consumption. Over many years of doing business with Arab countries, D.C. Consular has developed a unique and efficient process that guarantees our clients’ satisfaction.

Required Steps for Notarization:

In order for a Certificate of Origin to become a valid and acceptable document, it must be notarized, then authenticated with an Arab Chamber stamp in the United States, and finally submitted to the relevant Embassy or Consular office of the destination country for final Embassy Legalization.

Why Legalization is a Must:

Generally speaking, document legalization is a process that offers extra legal certainty in international trade business; and your foreign client will know, after legalization is complete, that this document is fully valid and accepted by the connected authorities.