EU–UK TCA · Annex ORIG-4 · Self-declared · ~300,000 UK exporters
TCA Statement on Origin Generator
Self-declare United Kingdom preferential origin on your invoice or commercial document to claim zero tariff for goods exported to the EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
— No chamber · no stamp · no sign-up · nothing leaves your device.
In this section
What is a Statement on Origin?
A TCA Statement on Origin (Annex ORIG-4) is the self-certified declaration a UK exporter makes on the commercial invoice or other document to prove goods are of United Kingdom preferential origin. EU customs use it to apply the zero preferential tariff rate instead of the standard MFN duty. No chamber stamp or approved-exporter registration is required — you as the exporter make the declaration and are responsible for substantiating it.
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
- TCA Statement on OriginSelf-declared UK preferential origin for EU exports under the TCA
- CPTPP Certification of OriginAnnex 3-B self-certified certification for 11 CPTPP markets
- Golf professionalReceipt or VAT invoice for golf pros
- Tennis professionalReceipt or VAT invoice for tennis pros
What this generates
- TCA Annex ORIG-4 Statement on Origin PDF
- Prescribed wording verbatim — do not alter
- GB EORI reference (required when value > €6,000)
- Single shipment or blanket (12-month validity)
- Generated in your browser — no data stored
Primary sources
Under the EU–UK TCA, origin is self-declared — as the UK exporter, you place this statement on your invoice or other commercial document. No stamp, chamber, or third-party registration is required.
Your exporter profile
Saves your business details in this browser only — nothing is sent to any server.
Exporter details
GB EORI number
Required when the consignment value exceeds €6,000 (TCA Annex ORIG-4). Gov.uk guidance →
Upload your own header image. The file stays on your device.
What TCA preferential origin means
Why origin matters under the TCA
The EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides zero tariffs on goods that qualify as “originating” in the UK or EU. Goods that do not qualify — for example, goods simply transshipped through the UK without sufficient processing — pay the standard MFN duty rate. The Statement on Origin is the document that triggers the zero rate.
When is a GB EORI required?
For consignments valued at over €6,000, the statement must include your GB EORI number as the “Exporter Reference No” (TCA Annex ORIG-4). For consignments at or below €6,000, the EORI reference is optional. Note: the GB EORI is your own registration with HMRC — this is distinct from the EU’s REX (Registered Exporter) system, which applies to EU exporters, not UK ones.
Validity: 12 months
A TCA Statement on Origin is valid for 12 months from the date it was made out (TCA Article ORIG.19(4)). A blanket declaration covers multiple shipments of identical goods within that 12-month window. Keep the supporting documentation that proves origin for the duration of the validity period.
Prescribed wording (TCA Annex ORIG-4)
The wording of the statement is prescribed in TCA Annex ORIG-4 and must not be altered. This generator composes it verbatim from your inputs. The EU importer presents this statement to their customs authority to claim the preferential tariff.
Record keeping
Keep documentation supporting your origin claim — supplier declarations, manufacturing records, cost breakdowns — for at least four years from the date of the statement. HMRC or EU customs may request this during verification. This generator does not assess your records; that is your responsibility.
Related
Keep reading
Export / Commercial Invoice Generator →
Generate the commercial invoice you attach this statement to — EORI, HS codes, Incoterms 2020, zero-rated VAT for goods exports.
CPTPP Certification of Origin Generator →
Self-certify origin for preferential access to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and 7 more CPTPP markets.
CETA Origin Declaration Generator →
Annex 3B self-certified origin declaration for UK-to-India exports under CETA, in force 15 July 2026.
All Generators →
Every document generator in one place — payslips, VAT invoices, export invoices, and origin declarations.
References
After you generate
- Place or attach this statement on your commercial invoice or other trade document
- EU importer presents it to their customs authority to claim the preferential (zero) tariff
- Keep supporting origin records for at least 4 years
- Blanket declarations cover multiple shipments for up to 12 months
First-timer questions
Do I need a GB EORI for this statement?
Your GB EORI is required when the consignment value exceeds €6,000 (TCA Annex ORIG-4). Below that threshold it is optional. Note: this is your own GB EORI registered with HMRC — not the EU REX (Registered Exporter) system, which applies to EU exporters.
Is this the same as a Certificate of Origin?
No. Under the TCA, UK exporters self-declare origin on their commercial invoice using the prescribed Annex ORIG-4 wording. No chamber stamp or approved-exporter status is required. A Certificate of Origin is a separate document issued by a third party.
How long is the statement valid?
A TCA Statement on Origin is valid for 12 months from the date it was made out (TCA Article ORIG.19(4)). A blanket declaration covers multiple shipments of identical goods within that 12-month period.
Does this generator check whether my goods qualify?
No — it generates the statement you self-declare. You are responsible for confirming your goods meet the applicable TCA rules of origin. Mis-declaring origin is a customs offence.