What certificate of origin should be made for the n-Pentane, Isopentane Pentane Blends, n-Hexane, Isohexane, n-Heptane, n-Octane and D Solvent products exported to Taiwan?
Taiwan Certificate of Origin ECFA. It can also be used as general certificate of origin Co. When exporting goods of the n-Pentane, Isopentane Pentane Blends, n-Hexane, Isohexane, n-Heptane, n-Octane and D Solvent to Taiwan, mainland exporters need to provide Taiwan Customs with a certificate issued by China Council for the promotion of international trade to prove that the origin of the goods is made or produced in China. This certificate is called “Taiwan certificate of origin”.
Is it necessary to apply for ECFA certificate for each shipment to Taiwan?
ECFA preferential certificate of origin should be applied for each time. As long as the Taiwan customers need to import and do customs clearance, they should apply for one original every time.
Do you have any requirements on the application time for ECFA certificate of origin for export to Taiwan?
ECFA can be handled before and after sailing. If it is handled after one day, the words of reissue will be displayed. The reissued certificate does not affect the use of customs clearance. We will issue the certificate on the same day when we handle the ECFA certificate of origin. Please contact us for details: info@junyuanpetroleumgroup.com.
ECFA Preferential Certificate of Origin
The Cross Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) is an economic cooperation agreement signed by both sides of the Taiwan Strait in accordance with the rules of the world trade organization, combined with the current situation and characteristics of cross-strait economic development, and in accordance with the principle of equality and reciprocity. The agreement came into effect on September 12, 2010.
According to the ECFA agreement, the early harvest plan for trade in goods and services was fully implemented between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits from January 1, 2011. The mainland reduced tax on 539 products, including agricultural products, chemical products, mechanical products, electronic products, auto parts, textile products, light industrial products, metallurgical products, instrumentation and medical products. 267 kinds of goods exported from the mainland to Taiwan can also enjoy tariff reduction and exemption to enter the Taiwan market.
It mainly involves mineral products, chemical products, plastics, rubber and its products, textile raw materials, glass products, mechanical products and other products. 267 items of goods exported from the mainland to Taiwan can enter the Taiwan market with the certificate of origin of the Cross Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “ECFA certificate”) issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities. All products on the list will be gradually reduced tariff, and all will be reduced to zero within three years.
Brief Introduction
（1） Visa area
Taiwan
（2） Certificate name
Certificate of origin of Cross Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement
（3） Visa products
The issuance of the certificate of origin of the cross strait economic cooperation framework agreement is limited to 267 products with preferential tariff under the published list of early harvest products in goods trade and tax reduction arrangement. These products must comply with the provisional rules of origin applicable to early harvest products in goods trade.
（4） Certificate text
The content of the certificate shall be filled in Chinese. If necessary, it should be supplemented with English, but not only in English.
2、 Application
The written application for ECFA certificate is based on form a application. The items in the application form shall be filled in truthfully, and the same column as the certificate shall be consistent with the content of the certificate. The application form shall be signed by the applicant and sealed by the applicant.
3、 Certificate number
The number of ECFA certificate must be filled with the letter “H” for the type identification of the certificate, and the arrangement of the certificate number of form a can be referred to for the rest. For example, h11470zc60390038 [1]
Filling instructions
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Column 1:
The detailed name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail of the exporter registered in our bureau shall be filled in. If there is no fax or email, please fill in “None”.
Column 2:
The detailed name, address, telephone, fax and email of the manufacturer shall be filled in. If there is no fax or email, please fill in “None”. If the certificate contains more than one manufacturer, the name and address of all manufacturers shall be listed in detail. If the certificate cannot be filled in, a list of manufacturers can be attached. If the producer and exporter are the same, please fill in “ditto”. If the information in this column is confidential, please fill in “when required by the visa authority or relevant authority”.
Column 3:
The detailed name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail of the importer should be filled in. If there is no fax or e-mail, please fill in “None”.
Column 4:
The mode and route of transportation shall be filled in, and the date of departure, the number of means of transport (ship, aircraft, etc.), the port of loading and the port of arrival shall be specified. If the date of departure has not been finalized, the expected date of departure can be filled in with the word “expected”.
Column 5:
Whether or not preferential tariff treatment is given, the customs of the importing party may mark (√) in this column. If preferential tariff treatment is not given, the import customs shall indicate the reasons in this column. This column shall be signed by the authorized signature of the customs of the importing party.
Column 6:
If necessary, please fill in the order number, L / C number, etc.
Column 7:
Item number should be filled in, but no more than 20 items.
Column 8:
The HS Code shall be filled in for each item in column 9, and the 8-digit code of the importer shall prevail.
Column 9:
The name of the goods, the number and types of packages shall be specified in detail for inspection by customs officers. The name of the goods may be in English in addition to the Chinese name, but not only in English. The name of the goods should be consistent with the description of the goods on the exporter’s invoice and the harmonized system. If it is in bulk, it should be marked “bulk”. When the cargo information in this column is completed, add “*” (three stars) or “\” (end slash symbol).
Column 10:
The quantity of each kind of goods can be filled in according to the unit of measurement commonly adopted by both sides of the Taiwan Strait, but the quantity measured in international units of measurement should be filled in at the same time, such as gross weight (in kilograms), volume (in liters), volume (in cubic meters), etc., so as to accurately reflect the quantity of goods.
Column 11:
The shipping mark or package number should be filled in for inspection by customs officers.
Column 12:
If the goods comply with the provisional rules of origin, the exporter must indicate in column 12 of this certificate the criteria of origin on which the goods are declared for preferential tariff treatment in the form specified in the following table:
Details of the production or manufacture of the goods listed in column 9
Fill in column 12
(1) Goods fully acquired by the exporter
“WO”
(2) It is produced entirely in one or both parties and is produced only from originating materials that comply with the provisional rules of origin of this Annex
“WP”
(3) Goods that meet the specific origin standards of the product
“PSR”
In addition, “ACU”, “DMI” or “FG” should also be filled in this column if the applicable origin standard of the goods is based on the “cumulative rule” clause, “minor content” clause or “interchangeable material” clause.
Column 13:
The actual transaction price, invoice number and invoice date of the goods specified in the commercial invoice issued by the exporter shall be filled in.
Column 14:
It should be completed and signed by the exporter or authorized person, and the place and date of signature should be filled in.
Column 15:
The place and date of the visa shall be filled in by the authorized personnel of the visa agency and signed and sealed. At the same time, the telephone number, fax number and address of the visa agency should be provided.
The certificate should be completed in Chinese, supplemented by English if necessary, but not only in English. All columns must be filled in. If there is a continuation page of the certificate, it should also be filled in according to the instructions, and the same certificate code should be filled in the continuation page. Please also fill in “page X of X” below the certificate. If the certificate has only one page, please also fill in “page 1 of 1”.
matters needing attention
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1、 The application date and issuing date of the certificate should be marked with the actual application date and the issuing date.
2、 Issuance of later issued (including alteration and reissue) Certificate
Within 90 days from the date of customs declaration of goods for export, the certificate of origin can be issued later (including alteration and reissue). The visa requirements for later issued (including modification and reissue) certificates shall be implemented according to the visa requirements of GSP reissued (including modification and reissue) certificates. The certificate of origin issued later (including alteration and reissue) shall be valid within 12 months from the date of customs declaration for export of goods, and the word “reissue” shall be noted.
3、 Validity of certificate
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue of the certificate.
4、 Direct shipping rules
Products must be transported in accordance with the direct transport rules of the ECFA provisional rules of origin. The stay time of the goods in the temporary storage of the third party shall not exceed 60 days from the date of arrival of the third party, and the goods must be under the supervision of the third party’s customs during the stay. When the goods are declared for import, the certificate issued by the customs of the transit party and other supporting documents approved by the customs of the importing party shall be submitted.
5、 Other visa requirements
（1） The declaration of the exporter in column 14 is only signed and not sealed;
（2） The goods covered by one certificate of origin shall be delivered in the same batch, and the number of items shall not exceed 20. Certificate of origin can only be issued in one original.
（3） Other visa requirements shall be implemented according to the visa requirements of GSP certificate.
reference material
- Instructions for handling preferential certificate of origin of ECFA [cited on May 22, 2014]