Export Document Services

Northamptonshire Chamber operate  an online application Ecert for UK and Arab Certificates of Origin and Movement Certificates (preference certificates) EUR1s.

To register for Ecert, please follow the registration process on the following link:  ecert.sgs.com

To find out more email: exportdocs@northants-chamber.co.uk alternatively, call us on 01604 490490.

E-Cert eXpress is the Certificate of Origin for customers who want to submit and to receive their certificate electronically, saving valuable time. The process is simple and easy to use. The certificate is stamped officially with an electronic stamp and is received at the exporters’ premises ready for printing.

Express – Available for UK and Arab Certificates of Origin and HM Customs EUR1 documents (for those countries which accept the electronic stamp and signature).

Ecert Standard is the Certificate of Origin for customers who wish to submit the application electronically and the application is printed at the Chamber, manually stamped and signed and either posted back to the customer or collected from the Chamber.

Standard – Available for UK and Arab Certificates of Origin and HM Customs EUR1 documents (for those countries which require the manual stamp and signature)

The Northamptonshire Chamber is an issuing authority authorised by His Majesty’s Government under UK Regulation No.2454/93 for granting or certifying officially prescribed Certificates of Origin, which operates in this regard under the guidance and conditions of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce. The UK Certificate of Origin came into use on 1st January 1973 and is the official form used by exporters when the importers requires or whenever the commercial transaction or customs regulations so require.

Before the Chamber can undertake this work for any company, certain formalities must be completed in compliance with Standard Rules for Certificates of Origin and the following information must be lodged at the Chamber office. A Formal Undertaking which we supply, must be completed and signed by either a Director, Company Secretary or Partner, Proprietor or person duly authorised to act on behalf of the Company. A complete list of all company signatories authorised to sign documents on behalf of the company. It is not in order to authorise oneself to sign unless of course, you are the sole trader proprietor. It is also advisable to have more than one person to sign documents in the case of sickness or holidays.

UK Certificate of Origin Forms are held by the Northamptonshire Chamber and can be purchased by contacting the International Trade Team.

On-line application for UK Certificates of Origin is available Please contact the International Trade Team for full details at exportdocs@northants-chamber.co.uk

Certification fees are significantly cheaper for members than for non members. Please contact Membership for more details.

The Chamber’s Export Documentation service is an important asset to Arab-British trade. With our valuable links to the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, we are ideally positioned to assist exporters entering the substantial and sophisticated Arab market, encompassing all your certification and legalisation needs.

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It is essential, when exporting to the Arab world, to present the correct documentation. Errors are very expensive, leading to costly delays in payment and in clearing the goods, and even leading to non-payment.

The member governments of the League of Arab States have entrusted the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce with the task of standardising and co-ordinating the preparation and submission of commercial documents, for the export of goods from the U.K. to member states of the Arab League.

The Arab-British Certificate of Origin conforms to international regulations and is accepted by all governments concerned.

Northamptonshire Chamber acts as one of our Agents Chambers. The main duty of our Agent Chambers is to verify documents prior to certification by the Arab- British Chamber.

Arab-British Certificates of Origin Forms are held by the Northamptonshire Chamber and can be purchased by contacting the International Trade Team.

On-line application for Arab-British Certificate of Origin is available through our eCert/aCert website: ecert.sgs.com.  Please contact the International Trade Team for full details.

Cost of certification/ legalisation and individual country requirements varies considerably from country to country, therefore it is wise to discuss your requirements and obtain a quotation from the International Trade Team on 01604 490490 (option 3) or email: exportdocs@northants-chamber.co.uk

Members can make savings on export documentation. Please contact the International Trade Team for more information.

The UK EUR1 form entitles originating United Kingdom goods to obtain a reduced or free rate of import duty (Preference). The form is used for export and import purposes.

Northamptonshire Chamber issue and authenticate UK EUR1 forms on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs. Contact our International Trade Team to ask about member benefits for your company.

For a complete list of countries by individual names and group or territory see Customs tariff Volume 1 Part 7 which lists the country/ country code / preferential or other arrangement.

If you have a particular concern or query about this or any other international trade problem. Ring our export team 01604 490490 or email exportdocs@northants-chamber.co.uk.