Bangladesh - Certificate of Origin

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. For a Certificate of Origin, the applicant has to approach the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This certificate will be issued after signing and stamping from the issuing authorities as per applicable norms.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply online

1. For a Certificate of Origin, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. On the given page, please use the “REGISTER” button to get to the “Create Exporter Account” page.
3. Here, complete the page prompts with mandatory details as appropriate. Please upload applicable documents as per the upload prompt. Finally, click the “Submit” button and follow the onscreen information to register.
4. Now come back to the home page and click the “APPLY FOR COO” option to get the “User Login” page.
5. Please use the login credentials as appropriate and click the “Log in” button.
6. Once login, the applicant will reach a new page. Please follow the onscreen information to validate and progress to the next screen for processing the online request.
7. Please complete the page prompts with mandatory details. Applicant should upload required documents as appropriate using the upload prompts.
8. Once all the details are filled in, please use the applicable button to submit the online application.
9. Please follow the resulting onscreen information and save the system-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This certificate will be issued after signing and stamping from the issuing authorities as per applicable norms.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Covering letter addressed to the concerned authority on the printed letterhead of the company
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing list
• One copy of the Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
• One copy of the Packing List to the Concerned Invoice

Office Locations & Contacts

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
BGMEA Head Office
BGMEA Complex, House # 7/7A, Sector # 17, Block # H-1, Uttara, Dhaka - 1230, Bangladesh.
Tel: +880 9638012345
Email: [email protected]
Web Link
BGMEA Regional Office
BGMEA Bhaban (Level- 4 & 5), 669/E, Jhautala Road, South Khulshi, Chittagong.
Tel: 88-02-333379125-27
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• The goods should be the origin of the respective export/manufacturer’s country.
• The manufacturer/exporter should not be a blacklisted company.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full name of the exporter (consigner)
• Full address of the exporter (consigner)
• Full name of the consignee
• Full address of the consignee
• Name of the country of destination
• Country of origin of the goods
• Transport details (road/airfreight/sea freight)
• Letter of credit details as per requirement
• Description of goods (item number, marks, numbers, kind of package, etc.)
• Quantity (weight in gross and net)
• Date of application
• Place where the application was signed
• Full name and address of the agent (where the applicant is a forwarding agent acting on behalf of the consigner)
• Declaration by the exporter
• Group Name
• Fax Number
• E-mail
• Year of Establishment
• Lien Bank Name
• Industry Type
• Knit
• Number of machines
• Number of Employees
• Member of Association
• License Number
• BGMEA Code
• Contact Person Information

Need for the Document

• A certificate regarding “country of origin” issued by the concerned Government agency, approved authority, or organization of the exporting country must be submitted, along with import documents to the Customs Authority at the time of the release of goods.

Information which might help

Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Under the Imports and Exports Regulations, there is a penalty for making a false declaration in respect of any certificate of origin, permit, or certification.
• Exporters should consult with a Customs Broker or the designated certifying authority for the correct classification of items and tariff numbers before completing the forms. It is also very important to go through the explanatory notes printed at the back of each form or in the department manual.