Ministry of Commerce (MOC) issued over 67,000 Preferential Certificates Origin (Cos) through online platform so far

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has issued over 67,000 preferential Certificates of Origin (COs) so far for exporters and importers in Myanmar through electronic means, the ministry stated.
The ministry helped traders save time and cost as it launched online service for the COs in May 2019. All the documents can be uploaded electronically and applicants can make an online payment. They can print out the certificate. The online applications can be submitted to the following MoC branches, MoC office on Strand Road and Yangon, Department of Trade in Yankin Township and Thilawa SEZ.
The MoC has also released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for private businesspersons seeking Certificate of Origin (CO), per the new trade environment in foreign countries.
According to a news release from the MoC, businesspersons can apply for COs at the export-import office in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw; the Thilawa Special Zone; and, at the 14 border trade checkpoints — Muse, Lweje, Chinshwehaw, Kampaiti, Tachilek, Myawady, Kawthoung, Myeik, Tamu, Reed, Htikhee, Kengtung, Maese, and Mawtaung.
The MoC is issuing CO Form A so businesspersons can enjoy the benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences offered by 40 developed countries, including Australia, Belarus, Canada, European Union countries, Iceland, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, and the US. Form Korea, Form DFTP with India, and Form China are also being issued to help businesspersons avail the duty-free tariff preference for Least Developed Countries.
Moreover, forms under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (Form D), ASEAN-China Free Trade Area Preferential Tariff Certificate of Origin (Form E), and ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (Form AK), ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (Form AJ), ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (Form AANZ), ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (Form AI), and ASEAN-Hong Kong CO (Form AHK) are also being issued.
Only registered importers and exporters can apply for COs. The applications can be filed online or manually at the border trade checkpoints and offices. The applicants must be trading net member.
At the time of application, certificates of product registration, export declaration, bill of landing, invoice, cost statement, HS-Code, and necessary documents for production will have to be submitted along with the CO Forms. Further details are available on www.commerce.gov.mm. —Ko Htet (Translated by Ei Myat Mon)

(The Global New Light of Myanmar: https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/moc-issues-over-67000-cos-through-online-platform-so-far/ )

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