Export documentation requirements
Origin documents
within the export process
For many export shipments, preparing the customs declaration is only one part of the process. The destination country may also require origin documents, such as a Certificate of Origin, an ATR certificate, an EUR.1 certificate, or a legalized commercial invoice before the goods can be accepted for import. These documents are formally validated by the Chamber of Commerce and may be required to confirm the origin of the goods or the authenticity of the commercial invoice.
If this documentation is incomplete, inconsistent or not available on time, shipments may be delayed or refused by the authorities at destination. This makes origin documentation a critical part of the overall export process.