1. ASEAN Self Certification System PHILEXPORT General Membership Meeting 30 March 2011

2. Background  Mandate from the AFTA Council  Facilitation of trade towards the realization of AEC in 2015

3. Overview of ASEAN Dual Certification Regime Approach Conventional System Self Certification by Certified Exporters

4. DUAL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE: CONVENTIONAL vs. SELF-CERTIFICATION Step 1: APPLICATION FOR PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION Step 3: CO APPLICATION Step 4: EXAMINATION & ISSUANCE OF CO Step 5: PRESENTATION OF THE CO MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for the pre-export verification of the origin of goods MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for the pre-export verification of the origin of goods ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODY Conducts the pre-export examination. ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODY Conducts the pre-export examination. MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for a CO. Submits the result of pre-export verification and appropriate requirements. MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for a CO. Submits the result of pre-export verification and appropriate requirements. ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODY Issues the CO. Retains duplicate copy of the CO. ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODY Issues the CO. Retains duplicate copy of the CO. MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Sends original CO to the IMPORTER. Retains the triplicate copy of the CO. MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Sends original CO to the IMPORTER. Retains the triplicate copy of the CO. IMPORTER Submits the CO to CUSTOMS at the time of import declaration to claim preferential treatment. IMPORTER Submits the CO to CUSTOMS at the time of import declaration to claim preferential treatment. Step 2: PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION Step 1: APPLICATION FOR “CERTIFIED EXPORTER” MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for “Certified Exporter” status and provides necessary guarantees. MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for “Certified Exporter” status and provides necessary guarantees. ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODY Conducts appropriate examination and authorizes exporter to make out invoice declarations. ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODY Conducts appropriate examination and authorizes exporter to make out invoice declarations. MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Make out an invoice declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the IMPORTER MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Make out an invoice declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the IMPORTER Step 2: EXAMINATION & AUTHORIZATION AS “CERTIFIED EXPORTER” Step 3: SELF DECLARATION ON THE ORIGIN OF THE PRODUCT Step 4: PRESENTATION OF THE INVOICE DECLARATION IMPORTER Presents the invoice declaration to CUSTOMS at the time of import to claim preferential treatment. IMPORTER Presents the invoice declaration to CUSTOMS at the time of import to claim preferential treatment.

5. Work Plan on ASEAN Self Certification Stage l. Preparatory (to be competed by 2009) Stage ll. Development of Legal Provision/Instrument (to be competed by 2010) Stage lll. Implementation (to be completed by 2011)

6. Stage l. Preparatory (to be completed by Q3 2009)  Knowledge enhancement  Workshops, information sessions, experience sharing  Information exchange between working groups  Consultation  Private sector  Relevant government agencies  Relevant ASEAN working groups  Research and capacity assessment  Technical Assistance

7. Stage ll. Development (to be completed by 2010)  Crafting of legal instrument  Bringing-in necessary provisions in the OCP  Technical review and legal scrubbing by relevant bodies  Testing the instruments via pilot project

8. Stage lll. Implementation (to be completed by 2011)  Development of materials for:  Training the stakeholders  Origin verification manual  Development and implementation of communications strategy  AMS to implement the self certification by 01 January 2012

9. Pilot Project  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the Participating ASEAN Member States was signed on 30 August 2010 and entered-into-force on 01 November 2010.  Participating ASEAN Member States are:  Brunei Darussalam  Malaysia  Singapore

10. PILOT PROJECT ON SELF-CERTIFICATION STRUCTURE Step 1: APPLICATION FOR “CERTIFIED EXPORTER” MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for the pre-export verification of the origin of goods MANUFACTURER / EXPORTER Applies for the pre-export verification of the origin of goods COMPETENT AUTHORITY / BODY Evaluates exporters based on eligibility criteria COMPETENT AUTHORITY / BODY Evaluates exporters based on eligibility criteria Step 2: EXAMINATION & AUTHORIZATION AS “CERTIFIED EXPORTER” “The exporter of the product(s) covered by this document (Certified Exporter No.......) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, the products satisfy the Rules of Origin to be considered as ASEAN Originating Products under ATIGA (ASEAN Country of Origin:.............,) with origin criteria……” Step 3: SELF DECLARATION Database of “Certified Exporters” 4 Application to Exporter/Manufacturer and Exporter/Trader. Applicants must prove the capability to correctly determine origin of the goods and maintain relevant records for verification. 1 Specific national “Certified Exporter” eligibility criteria in addition to minimum requirements applied ASEAN-wide 3 Minimum threshold value for “Certified Exporter” application 2 Invoice Declaration 5 CERTFIED EXPORTER Make out an invoice declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the IMPORTER CERTFIED EXPORTER Make out an invoice declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the IMPORTER Step 4: PRESENTATION OF THE INVOICE DECLARATION IMPORTER Presents the invoice declaration to CUSTOMS at the time of import to claim preferential treatment. IMPORTER Presents the invoice declaration to CUSTOMS at the time of import to claim preferential treatment.

11. Way Forward  Bringing in Self Certification in the ATIGA  Review of existing legislations  Institutional preparation for the certification process  Awareness of the stakeholders  Domestic implementation of the relevant ATIGA amendments.

12. Thank you!!