A Certificate of Origin (CO/C/O/COO) is a legal document issued by an official or authorized agency to prove that certain exported goods originate from certain specific countries. This certificate proves that a certain export/import product meets the access qualifications of the relevant country and can enjoy preferential treatment.
The sample of CCPIT Certification and Apostille in China
How to get a Certificate of Origin(CO)in China?
In China, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT) and its local trade promotion agencies can issue the Certificate of Origin (CO). Enterprises need to register and file with CCPIT and then apply online through the CCPIT Certificate of Origin (CO) Application System. CCPIT will issue a Certificate of Origin (CO) after reviewing and approving it.
Note: A Certificate of Origin (CO) can only be used once and cannot be reused for multiple batches of goods.
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1.What documents require CCPIT certification and apostille? 2.What is your nationality? Have you ever changed your name? 3.What country do you want the document for and for what purpose? (e.g., work visa, study visa, immigration, permanent residence abroad, etc.) 4.How many copies do you need? 5.Please select the service you require below. Solution 1：Translation and CCPIT Certification Solution 2：Solution 1 + Legalized by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Solution 3：Solution 2 + Legalized by foreign Consulate in China
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CCPIT Certification for Certificate of Origin(CO)in China
When Chinese companies export goods to certain countries, these countries will require them to provide a Certificate of Origin(CO) , and the certificate of origin (CO)needs CCPIT Certification. Certificates of Origin(CO)must be authenticated by CCPIT before apostille or legalization for overseas use.
CCPIT Certification Procedures of Certificate of Origin(CO) in China
Submit documents required to China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)or local trade promotion agencies. CCPIT reviews the submitted materials and will issue a Certificate of Origin (CO) certified by CCPIT after the review is approved.
Documents required for Certificate of Origin(CO)CCPIT Certification
• Original Certificate of Origin (CO)
• A copy of the business license of the company with the official seal of the company
• A copy of the applicant’s passport or the company’s business license
• Authorization letter (if an agent is required to handle the matter)
Apostille and Legalization for the Certificate of Origin (CO)
When submitting official documents abroad, CCPIT Certification alone is often insufficient. Many countries require additional authentication—either through legalization or an Apostille—to verify the document’s legitimacy.
China has officially joined the Hague Convention and become a member state. The Apostille Convention came into effect in China on November 7, 2023.
If the country you use the Certificate of Origin (CO) is in the 1961 Hague Convention, you need to provide an Apostilled document.
If the country you use the Certificate of Origin (CO) is not in the 1961 Hague Convention, you need to provide a Legalized document.
Apostille Procedures of the Certificate of Origin (CO)
Submit the Certificate of Origin (CO) with CCPIT Certification to the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or an authorized local Foreign Affairs Office for apostille.
Legalization Procedures of the Certificate of Origin (CO)
STEP 1. Submit the Certificate of Origin (CO) with CCPIT Certification to Chinese Foreign Ministry for authentication.
STEP 2. Submit the authenticated Certificate of Origin (CO) to corresponding Embassy/Consulate in China for legalization.
Processing Time for the CCPIT Certification and Apostille in China
Processing time for CCPIT Certification is 4-6 workdays, excluding mailing time.
Processing time for Apostille is 7-8 workdays, excluding mailing time.
Price of CCPIT Certification and Apostille in China
Our price is about 2500 RMB for CCPIT Certification and Apostille. Please reach us via service@whitercn.com, and we will provide the quotation within minutes.
Details of China Agencies for Apostille
Below are details of some agencies for Apostille in China, including addresses and telephone numbers.
Beijing
Agencies for Apostille | Address | Contact Number |
Legalization Service Reception of Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 11th Floor, Zone B, Full Link Plaza, Chaoyangmen Waidajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing | 010-65889761 |
Shanghai
Agencies for Apostille | Address | Contact Number |
Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipality （上海市外事办） | Room 104, 1st Floor, Guidu Office Building, 228 Hua Shan Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai | 021-62470833 |
Guangdong
Agencies for Apostille | Address | Contact Number |
Foreign Affairs Office of Guangdong Province | No. 2 Chi Gang You Lin Yi Lu, Hai Zhu District, Guangzhou City | 020-81217589/ |
Foreign Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipality | Administration Service Hall Citizen Center, Fu Zhong San Lu, Fu Tian District, Shenzhen City. | 0755-88120331 |
Zhejiang
Agencies for Apostille | Address | Contact Number |
Foreign Affairs Office of Zhejiang Province （浙江省外事办） | No. 1 Shi Han Street, Hangzhou City. | 0571-87054949/ |
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