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Certificate of Origin (CO)

The objective of the Certificate of Origin (CO) system in Hong Kong is to facilitate Hong Kong’s exports to foreign markets. The Export (Certificates of Origin) Regulations of the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60) empower the Director-General of the Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department (TID) to issue the COs in accordance with the stipulated Rules of Origin for any items manufactured, processed or produced in Hong Kong and have been or are about to be exported from Hong Kong. Apart from TID, the Government Approved Certification Organisations (GACOs) are authorised to issue CO. These COs have the same legal status as those issued by the TID.

Tradelink's service allows you to apply electronically to TID or via one of the five GACOs, including:
  • The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
  • The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
  • Federation of Hong Kong Industries
  • The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
  • The Indian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Six Types of CO Application Supported
  1. Certificate of Hong Kong Origin (CO)
  2. Certificate of Processing (CP)
  3. Certificate of Hong Kong Origin – CEPA
  4. Certificate of Hong Kong Origin – New Zealand
  5. Certificate of Hong Kong Origin – Form AHK
  6. Certificate of Hong Kong Origin – Georgia
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Six types of TDEC supported
  1. Import Declaration Form 1 (for non-food items)
  2. Import Declaration Form 1A (for food items)
  3. Import Declaration Form 1B (for articles exempted from declaration charge)
  4. Export / Re-export Declaration Form 2 (for Hong Kong made non-clothing andnon-footwear items)
  5. Export Declaration Form 2A (for Hong Kong made clothing and footwear items)
  6. Export Declaration Form 2B (for articles exempted from declaration charge)

Document Submission Choices

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Digital Submission

Meet regulatory standards while enjoying a streamlined and efficient submission process for your business via below methods:

  • Secure and reliable platform and software
TradelinkBox
  • Direct integration with customer’s backend system
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Paper-to-electronic Conversion Services
  • Walk-in service at Tradelink Service Centres
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