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Certificate of Origin (CO) for Exports

সার্টিফিকেট অফ অরিজিন

Exporters prove where goods were made with a Certificate of Origin: non-preferential COs from chambers such as DCCI, and preferential COs (GSP, SAFTA, APTA) through EPB via the Bangladesh Single Window.

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Authority

Chambers of commerce (e.g. DCCI) and Export Promotion Bureau

Processing time

Often same or next working day once documents are complete.

Validity

Per shipment.

Legal basis

Export Policy in force; trade-agreement rules of origin

Who needs it?

Exporters whose buyer, bank or customs requires proof of origin.

Government fees

Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.

ItemAmountStatus
DCCI CO (original / copy)Tk 150 / 100 for members · Tk 200 / 150 for non-membersSource: www.dhakachamber.com/certificate_of_origin_processOfficial source checkedChecked 22 Oct 2026

Required documents

Standard

  • Commercial invoice
  • Export form (EXP)
  • L/C, TT, contract or proforma invoice
  • Packing list

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Register on the chamber/BSW portal.

  2. 2

    Apply with shipping documents.

  3. 3

    Pay fee online.

  4. 4

    Verification and e-certificate.

Frequently asked questions

Which CO gives duty benefits?

Preferential COs (GSP/SAFTA etc.) or REX statements; chamber COs are non-preferential.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

Related

Import & Export

EPB Exporter Registration (EMS) & Cash Incentive

ইপিবি রপ্তানিকারক নিবন্ধন

Exporters enrol with the Export Promotion Bureau on the EMS portal for export services: cash-incentive recommendation letters, certificates of origin (SAFTA/SAPTA/GSP via BSW) and exporter database listing.

⏱ Usually a few working days after online submission and document review

Import & Export

REX Registration (EU, UK, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey)

রেক্স নিবন্ধন

Under the Registered Exporter System (REX) Bangladeshi exporters self-certify origin with a Statement on Origin instead of a GSP certificate. EPB is the competent authority.

⏱ Typically 1–3 weeks after EPB verification

Associations & Membership

DCCI Membership (Dhaka Chamber)

ঢাকা চেম্বার সদস্যপদ

Membership of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry — required for IRC/ERC applications and useful for certificates of origin, B2B and policy access. Applications run on DCCI's Membership Online Service (MOS).

⏱ Name clearance then membership approval — usually 1–3 weeks

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