1. Mechanics of Exporting Certificates of Origin presented by Amanda Barlow USCIB Export Expo December 10, 2013 USCIB Trade Services

2. What are Certificates of Origin (COs)? USCIB Trade Services

3. Certificates of Origin (COs)  International trade document  Confirms origin of goods being exported  Required third party verification of Origin: Geneva Convention 1923  Two types :  Non-Preferential: standard rules of origin and duty  Preferential: Free Trade Agreements USCIB Trade Services

4. Why are COs needed?  May be required by customs authority of the importing country:  Preferential duty rate  Standard import requirement for entry  May be required by a financial institution to comply with the terms of payment  Letter of Credit  Bank Payment Obligation USCIB Trade Services

5. Demystifying COs  COs DO NOT need to be notarized  NOR do they need a raised seal  May be issued for goods of non-U.S. origin  Multiple origin on one CO is acceptable  Paper forms are NO LONGER the only way to present a CO  Third party endorsement required  FTAs: NAFTA and KORUS USCIB Trade Services

6. Why USCIB eCOs?  Trusted provider of export documents for over 40 years: ATA Carnet  Strong international recognition and trade documentation network  Active member of the World CO Task Force  Compliant with the CO Guidelines of the International Chamber of Commerce:  Standard UN layout  Third party verification  Applicant authentication USCIB Trade Services

7. Why USCIB eCOs?  Full electronic processing and delivery  Eliminate messenger costs and administration costs  Reduce errors  Provide fast turnaround  Types of origin verification  Made in USA  Exporting non-U.S. products  Global supply chain  Forwarders, brokers and agents can apply USCIB Trade Services

8. How To Get Your eCO  Online applications only: www.CertsOfOriginUSA.org  U.S. corporations with Federal ID numbers  eCO applications must be accompanied by a commercial invoice  We will certify additional documents that support the CO  Supply supporting documentation for a CO one of two ways USCIB Trade Services

9. Contact THANK YOU Amanda Barlow Director, Marketing Carnet and Trade Services Department abarlow@uscib.org or 212.703.5078 www.CertsOfOriginUSA.org USCIB Trade Services