Fast, Certified Certificates of Origin

We handle the entire Chamber of Commerce submission process. Available in Bundle or as standalone service.

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Official embossed seal verifying New Zealand export origin

The stakes

Your gateway to preferential tariff rates

A Certificate of Origin is essential documentation for claiming reduced or zero tariff rates under Free Trade Agreements. Without it, your goods face higher duties — or worse, get held at customs.

Unlock FTA Benefits

NZ has free trade agreements with major markets worldwide. A certified COO is your proof of New Zealand origin.

Required for Many Markets

China, ASEAN nations, and the EU require COOs for preferential duty rates.

Avoid Costly Delays

Without a COO, customs may hold your shipment, apply higher duty rates, or reject your claim entirely.

New to exporting?

Our complete step-by-step export guide walks you through every document you need for your first shipment.

Without a COO

What happens when you don’t have one

Without a COO — or with an incorrect one — customs authorities can take action that costs you time, money, and credibility.

Higher “Most Favoured Nation” duty rates applied

Shipment held pending verification

Preferential treatment claim rejected

Expensive retroactive documentation required

Our process

Simple 3-step certification

We make obtaining a Chamber-certified COO effortless.

1
Submit

Send Us Your Invoice

Email your commercial invoice or provide shipment details via our online form. We verify all information for completeness.

2
Create & submit

We Create & Submit the COO

We prepare the Certificate of Origin and submit it to the Chamber of Commerce for certification.

3
Deliver

You Get the Stamped Document

Receive your Chamber-certified COO digitally via email, or request a physical copy by courier.

FTA coverage

Free Trade Agreement support

New Zealand’s extensive FTA network provides significant tariff advantages. We ensure your COO meets the specific requirements for each agreement.

Asia-Pacific
  • China-NZ FTA — Essential for dairy, meat, and seafood exports
  • AANZFTA — ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area
  • CPTPP — Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership
  • CER — Closer Economic Relations (Australia-NZ)
  • Thailand-NZ FTA
Key markets
  • UK-NZ FTA — Post-Brexit preferential access
  • EU-NZ FTA — Reduced tariffs to European markets
  • Korea-NZ FTA
  • Gulf States — GCC-NZ FTA negotiations
  • Non-preferential COOs — For markets without FTAs
Not sure if your product qualifies for preferential tariffs? Our FTA Qualification & Strategy service can analyse your Bill of Materials and confirm eligibility.

Delivery options

Digital vs physical certificates

Digital COO
Recommended
  • PDF with digital Chamber stamp
  • Instant delivery via email
  • Accepted by most countries
  • Easy sharing with freight forwarders
  • No additional cost
Physical COO
  • Original document with physical stamp
  • Courier delivery to your address
  • Required by some countries (e.g., Middle East)
  • Can be mailed directly to consignee
  • Courier fee applies (typically $10–15)

What we need

Information required for your COO

  • Commercial Details — Product descriptions, unit prices, total values, and HS Codes
  • Logistics Data — Net/Gross weights, package counts, packaging type (pallets/cartons), and shipping marks
  • Routing Information — Vessel/Flight name, Port of Loading (POL), and Port of Discharge (POD)
  • Parties Involved — Full name and address for Exporter, Consignee, and Notify Party

Chamber certified

Part of the
Documentation Bundle

We work directly with the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce to facilitate COO certification. To ensure full consistency between your Invoice, Packing List, and Origin data, we prepare COOs as part of our comprehensive export bundle.

Consistency check

Data matches your invoice exactly — cross-verified automatically

Chamber submission

We handle the digital stamping and certification process

Fast turnaround

Issued alongside your full documentation set — same-day available

Documentation bundle

Complete Export Package

COO included alongside all your commercial documentation

  • Chamber-certified Certificate of Origin
  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List
  • Bill of Lading coordination
  • Cross-verified data consistency
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01
Do I need a COO for every shipment?
Not always. It depends on your destination country and whether you’re claiming FTA benefits. Countries like China and many ASEAN nations require COOs for preferential tariffs. Australia may require it for certain products. We can advise based on your specific shipment.
02
What’s the difference between preferential and non-preferential COO?
A preferential COO is used to claim reduced tariff rates under an FTA — it must meet strict origin rules. A non-preferential COO simply declares where goods were made, without claiming tariff benefits. Both types require Chamber certification.
03
How long does Chamber certification take?
Standard service is 24 hours. Same-day service is available for urgent shipments if you submit before 12pm NZT. We coordinate directly with the Chamber to expedite processing.
04
Can you handle retrospective COOs?
Yes, but with limitations. Some Chambers and countries accept COOs issued after shipment, but it must be within a certain timeframe (typically 30–60 days). Contact us immediately if you need a retrospective COO.
05
What if my goods contain imported materials?
This is common. For FTA claims, goods must meet “rules of origin” which vary by agreement. Generally, substantial transformation in New Zealand is required. We can review your product composition and advise if it qualifies for preferential treatment.

Related

Related services

FTA Qualification & Strategy

Not sure if your product qualifies for preferential tariffs? We analyse your Bill of Materials and confirm FTA eligibility.

Commercial Invoice

Your COO must match your commercial invoice exactly. We prepare both as part of our Documentation Bundle.

HS Code Classification

Accurate HS codes are essential for correct COO certification and FTA preferential tariff claims.

For a complete overview of all export documents, see our comprehensive guide to export documentation from New Zealand.

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