The Certificate of Origin is a legal document that serves as proof to the buying country of the origin of the purchased product. The certificate format varies depending on the economic bloc of each importing nation.

While it is typically required by the importer and/or the customs authority of the importing country for the purpose of reducing or exempting import duties, the Certificate of Origin can also be requested by the exporter themselves, even if their customer does not receive any tax benefits. In such cases, sending this document alongside other export documents enhances credibility and provides a competitive edge.

The Santos Trade Association provides the service of issuing the Certificate of Origin, both for its member companies (who receive discounts on fees) and non-members.

 

Benefits of the Certificate of Origin

The benefits of the Certificate of Origin extend to the importer, exporter, and society as a whole.

For the importer, it results in reduced or even eliminated import duties, leading to cost reduction and increased competitiveness when acquiring capital goods (machinery and equipment), inputs, or even final consumer goods. This enables companies to sell these materials in the domestic market at reduced prices.

For the exporter, the advantage lies in offering products at more competitive prices, facilitating market expansion and generating increasing profits, thanks to the possibility of selling products with higher profit margins than they would have without the granted benefits.

For consumers, increased competition multiplies the chances of acquiring higher-quality products at better prices. Whenever industries engage in trade (buying or selling) with countries that have agreements with Brazil, they, as well as society as a whole, benefit from the economic savings on taxes and increased sales. This, in turn, leads to investments in business improvement and the creation of new jobs.

Agreements

To access the system, please use one of the links below:

Online Certificate of Origin System (Goevo)

Basic User Manual for the Goevo System

Exporter Information:

This document should contain the representative information, which will be filled in below for validation.

Representative Information:

(If any)

FAQ

How can I enable my company in the system to issue the Certificate of Origin? What is the approval timeframe?

To enable your company in the Certificate of Origin issuance system, follow the steps below:

Step-by-step:

a. Fill in the following information:

  • Exporter: Corporate Name, Trade Name, and CNPJ

  • Representative: Full Name, Email, System Login, CPF, Freight Forwarder Company Name, and CNPJ

b. Attach a copy of the power of attorney authorizing the legal representative.
c. Send the request to the email: ? ti@acs.org.br

Timeframe: The process may take 2 to 3 hours after the complete documentation is received.

What documents are required to issue the Certificate of Origin?

•Countries without a trade agreement with Brazil (Common / Non-Preferential):

•Commercial Invoice (Invoice) or

•Bill of Lading (BL)

•Countries with a trade agreement with Brazil (ALADI / Mercosur):

•Commercial Invoice (Invoice)

•Sworn Declaration of Origin (DJO)

What is the validity period of the Certificate of Origin?

The certificate is valid for 180 days from the issuance date.

Which countries issue the COD/XML?

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, and Bolivia.

What is the timeframe for issuing the Certificate of Origin?

a. Common model (with electronic initials): up to 1 hour
b. Physical model: up to half a day (4 hours)
c. Digital model (XML format): between 2 and 3 hours

How to register to issue the ICO Coffee Certificate?

Request the registration of your company's master user via the email:

ti@cecafe.com.br

This user will be responsible for authorizing other employees to issue the ICO certificate.

What documents are required to issue the ICO Certificate?

•Single Export Declaration (DUE)

•Bill of Lading (BL)

•CRT

•AWB

Is there a manual for issuing the ICO Certificate?

Yes. A video tutorial is available on YouTube:
▶️ ICO Certificate Manual – YouTube

What is the cost of issuing Certificates of Origin?

Certificate Type Member Non-Member
Common Model R$ 24.00 R$ 98.00
ALADI / Mercosur R$ 37.00 R$ 98.00
ICO Certificate R$ 42.00 R$ 0.42 per bag (minimum R$ 98.00)

Who can I contact in case of questions about certificate issuance?

Contact the Certificate of Origin Department at the Commercial Association of Santos:
certificado@acs.org.br
(13) 3212-8200

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