CETA · Annex 3B · UK-India FTA · In force 15 July 2026
CETA Origin Declaration Generator
Self-certify origin and generate your UK→India CETA Annex 3B Origin Declaration. Submit it alongside your commercial invoice to claim preferential tariff treatment.
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What is an origin declaration?
An origin declaration (CETA Annex 3B) is the self-certified statement that your goods meet CETA rules of origin. You make this declaration as exporter or producer, attaching it to your commercial invoice. The Indian customs authority uses it to apply the preferential CETA tariff rate instead of the standard MFN duty.
Generators
- PayslipMonthly UK payslip with PAYE + NI + pension
- Salary statementAnnual / multi-month summary
- Rent receiptLandlord-issued or self-attested
- Misc receiptAny informal receipt
- VAT invoiceHMRC-accurate VAT invoice
- Export / commercial invoiceEORI, HS codes, Incoterms 2020
- CETA Origin DeclarationAnnex 3B self-certified origin declaration for UK-India CETA
- Golf professionalReceipt or VAT invoice for golf pros
- Tennis professionalReceipt or VAT invoice for tennis pros
What this generates
- CETA Annex 3B Origin Declaration PDF
- All 11 boxes per the official template
- Prescribed declaration statement verbatim
- Required alongside your commercial invoice to claim CETA preferential tariff
- Generated in your browser — no data stored
Primary sources
Under CETA, origin is self-certified — as the exporter or producer, you determine whether your goods meet the applicable origin criterion.
Your exporter / signatory profile
Saves your business details in this browser only — nothing is sent to any server.
Box 1 — Signatory
Box 2 — Exporter details (optional if same as signatory)
Box 3 — Producer details (if different from exporter)
Box 4 — Importer details (optional — if known)
Box 5 — Reference number (EORI / IEC) *
UK exporters must register their EORI with HMRC before making CETA origin declarations. Register on gov.uk →
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What CETA origin means
Why origin matters under CETA
CETA's preferential tariff only applies to goods that qualify as “originating” — either wholly obtained in the UK or India, or sufficiently processed there to meet the product-specific rules in Annex 3A. Goods that do not qualify pay the standard MFN duty rate, which can be substantially higher.
The three origin criteria
WO (Wholly obtained) covers goods produced entirely in the UK or India — primary agricultural produce, minerals extracted there, or goods manufactured solely from such materials. PE (Produced exclusively) applies when all inputs are themselves originating materials. PSR (Product-specific rule) is the most common: non-originating inputs are allowed if the finished goods meet the HS-code-specific rule in Annex 3A, typically a change in tariff classification or a regional value content threshold.
EORI registration is mandatory
UK exporters must register their EORI number with HMRC before making self-certified origin declarations under CETA. Registration is free and done via gov.uk. Without registration, your declaration will not be accepted as valid proof of origin.
Record keeping (Article 3.24)
You must keep supporting documentation — supplier declarations, manufacturing records, cost breakdowns — for a minimum period after making the declaration. HMRC or Indian customs may request this during a verification visit under Article 3.25. This generator does not assess your records; that is your responsibility.
Related
Keep reading
Export / Commercial Invoice Generator →
Generate the commercial invoice that accompanies this origin declaration — EORI, HS codes, Incoterms 2020, zero-rated VAT for goods exports.
UK-India CETA Hub →
All generators and guides for India-UK trade under CETA, in force 15 July 2026 — export invoicing and NI exemption for seconded employees.
How to Make a CETA-Compliant VAT Invoice for Exports to India →
Two documents, not one. Raise a UK commercial invoice (zero-rated) for the goods, then claim CETA's preferential tariff on this origin declaration.
Which Goods Qualify for the CETA Preferential Tariff? →
WO, PE, and PSR criteria explained with examples — how to check Annex 3A and what “sufficiently transformed” means for your goods.
References
After you generate
- PDF downloads to your device immediately
- Send to the importer and Indian customs authority alongside your commercial invoice
- Register your EORI with HMRC to make origin declarations valid under CETA
- Keep supporting records per Article 3.24 (Record Keeping Requirements)
First-timer questions
Is this the same as a Certificate of Origin?
No. CETA has two proof-of-origin routes: a self-certified origin declaration (Annex 3B, what this generates) or a Certificate of Origin issued by an approved body (Annex 3C). UK exporters can use the self-certified declaration for any consignment value after registering their EORI with HMRC.
Do I need to register with HMRC before using this?
Yes. UK exporters must register their EORI number with HMRC to complete CETA origin declarations. Register at gov.uk: "Register to complete origin declarations under the UK-India free trade agreement." Registration is separate from generating this document.
What is the origin criterion I should choose?
WO (wholly obtained) if your goods are grown or produced entirely in the UK or India. PE if made exclusively from originating materials. PSR if your goods use non-originating materials but meet the product-specific rule in Annex 3A — check the HS code in the CETA PSR schedule. If unsure, consult HMRC or a customs broker.
Does this generator check whether my goods qualify?
No — this generates the declaration you self-certify. You are responsible for confirming your goods meet the applicable origin rule. Mis-declaring origin is a customs offence.