Non-Preferential CoO · Chamber of Commerce · General Customs Use
Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin Generator
Generate a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin for your UK goods exports — certifying where goods were made for customs clearance, letters of credit, quota compliance, and trade-defence purposes.
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A Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (Non-Pref CoO) is a trade document that certifies the country in which goods were produced or substantially transformed. Unlike preferential origin declarations (CETA, TCA, CPTPP), it does not reduce or waive import duty — it is used for general customs identification, letters of credit requirements, import quota purposes, and trade-defence proceedings such as anti-dumping investigations. Typically endorsed by a Chamber of Commerce before official use.
Invoicing & Origin
- VAT InvoiceReg 14 mandatory fields, plus reverse-charge wording for CIS and B2B services.
- Export InvoiceEORI, country of origin, Incoterms 2020, per-line HS codes — for UK cross-border goods exports including CETA.
- CETA Origin DeclarationAnnex 3B self-certified origin declaration for UK-to-India exports under CETA, in force 15 July 2026.
- TCA Statement on OriginSelf-declare United Kingdom preferential origin on your invoice to claim zero tariff into the EU under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
- CPTPP Certification of OriginAnnex 3-B self-certified certification of origin for preferential access to CPTPP markets — Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and 7 more.
- Certificate of OriginChamber-endorsed Certificate of Origin certifying where goods were made — for customs clearance, letters of credit, quota purposes, and trade-defence. Does not confer preferential tariff treatment.
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What this generates
- Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin PDF
- Exporter, consignee, country of origin, goods description
- HS code, transport details, marks and numbers
- Chamber of Commerce declaration box + signature block
- Generated in your browser — no data stored
Primary sources
A Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin certifies where goods were made. It does not claim preferential tariff treatment under any trade agreement — that requires a separate preferential origin document (TCA, CPTPP, or CETA).
Your exporter profile
Saves your business details in this browser only — nothing is sent to any server.
Box 1 — Consignor
The UK exporter making this declaration. Address must end with “United Kingdom” in full — no abbreviations. Supports “on behalf of” for agents or suppliers acting for the exporter.
Your GB EORI from HMRC. Not always mandatory on the CoO itself but typically included.
Box 2 — Consignee (optional)
The overseas buyer or importer. Always an overseas entity — never a UK consignee. Leave blank if shipping “to order”.
Upload your own header image. The file stays on your device.
What a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin means
Non-preferential vs preferential origin
UK exporters deal with two distinct categories of origin document. Preferential origin declarations — a TCA Statement on Origin, CPTPP Certification, or CETA Origin Declaration — tell customs the goods qualify for a reduced or zero duty rate under a specific trade agreement. A Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin makes no such claim. It simply establishes where the goods were made, for customs identification, credit terms, or quota tracking.
When you need a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin
Common situations include: letters of credit that require a CoO as a shipping document; import licences or quota allocations tied to country of origin; anti-dumping or trade-defence investigations where a customs authority needs to verify origin; and destinations without a preferential trade agreement with the UK where the buyer or bank still requires a formal origin document.
Chamber of Commerce endorsement
For official use — by a foreign customs authority, bank, or letter-of-credit issuer — a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin normally requires a stamp and signature from a UK Chamber of Commerce. British Chambers of Commerce and accredited regional Chambers issue thousands of CoOs each year. They charge a fee per document and may require you to register first. This generator creates your draft; you then submit it to your Chamber for endorsement.
Determining country of origin
For wholly UK-produced goods — primary agricultural produce, livestock, minerals extracted in the UK, or goods manufactured entirely from UK raw materials — the country of origin is the United Kingdom. For goods that incorporate imported components, origin is determined by the last substantial transformation rule: origin passes to the country where the goods underwent a change in tariff classification, or a sufficient manufacturing process. The UK uses WTO non-preferential origin rules for this purpose.
Record keeping
Keep documentation supporting the origin claim — supplier declarations, manufacturing records, cost breakdowns — for at least six years. Foreign customs authorities or the Chamber of Commerce may request evidence during a verification. This generator does not assess whether your goods qualify; that determination is yours.
Related guides
Keep reading
How Do I Make a CETA-Compliant VAT Invoice for Exports to India? →
Two documents, not one. Raise a standard UK VAT invoice (usually zero-rated for export) as the commercial invoice, then claim CETA's preferential tariff on a separate origin declaration you register for with HMRC. The invoice does not carry the origin claim.
Which Goods Qualify for the India-UK CETA Preferential Tariff? →
Under the India-UK CETA (in force 15 July 2026), a preferential tariff applies only to originating goods: those wholly obtained in the UK or India, or sufficiently transformed under the product-specific rules. Eligibility is proven with an origin declaration, not the invoice.
Input VAT vs Output VAT: What's the Difference? →
Output VAT is the VAT you charge on sales; input VAT is the VAT you pay on purchases. Your VAT return reports the difference and you pay HMRC the net, under sections 24 to 26 of the VAT Act 1994.
Quotation, Invoice, or Receipt: Which UK Document Do I Issue? →
Quotation before the work, invoice on supply, receipt when payment lands. Each does one job; HMRC reads them differently in a VAT enquiry.
What Is Making Tax Digital for VAT? →
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT requires VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and file returns through compatible software. It has applied to all VAT-registered businesses since 1 April 2022 under the VAT Regulations 1995.
What Is a Simplified VAT Invoice? →
A simplified VAT invoice is a shorter invoice allowed for supplies of £250 or less including VAT. It needs only five fields instead of the full set, under Regulation 16 of the VAT Regulations 1995.
References
After you generate
- PDF downloads to your device immediately
- Submit your draft to a UK Chamber of Commerce for official endorsement and stamp
- Keep supporting records confirming origin for at least 6 years
- Attach alongside your commercial invoice for the shipment
First-timer questions
Does a Non-Preferential CoO reduce import duty?
No. A Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin certifies where goods were made; it does not claim preferential (tariff-reduced) treatment under any trade agreement. For duty reduction, you need a preferential origin document: a TCA Statement on Origin (EU), CPTPP Certification of Origin, or CETA Origin Declaration (India).
Do I need a Chamber of Commerce stamp?
For most official uses — foreign customs authorities, banks, letters of credit — yes. British Chambers of Commerce and accredited regional Chambers endorse certificates for a fee. This generator creates your draft; you submit it to the Chamber for their stamp and signature before use.
What is "country of origin" for this document?
For wholly UK-produced goods, the country of origin is the United Kingdom. For goods using imported components, origin is the country of last substantial transformation — typically where a change in tariff heading occurred or where sufficient processing was carried out. The UK applies WTO non-preferential origin rules for this purpose.
When do I need a Non-Preferential CoO?
Common uses: letters of credit requiring a CoO as a shipping document; import licences or quota allocations tied to origin; anti-dumping and trade-defence investigations; and destinations without a UK trade agreement where the buyer or bank requires a formal origin document.
Is this the same as a preferential origin declaration?
No — these are distinct documents. Preferential origin declarations (TCA Statement on Origin, CPTPP Certification, CETA Annex 3B) claim a reduced or zero tariff rate under a specific trade agreement. A Non-Preferential CoO makes no such claim — it simply certifies where goods were made.