ASEAN Self Certification System

PHILEXPORT General Membership Meeting30 March 2011

Background

Mandate from the AFTA Council Facilitation of trade towards the realization of AEC

in 2015

Overview of ASEAN Dual Certification Regime Approach

Conventional System

Self Certification by

Certified Exporters

DUAL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE: CONVENTIONAL vs. SELF-CERTIFICATION

Step 1:APPLICATION FOR PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION

Step 3:CO APPLICATION

Step 4:EXAMINATION & ISSUANCE OF CO

Step 5:PRESENTATIONOF THE CO

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for the pre-export

verification of the origin of goods

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for the pre-export

verification of the origin of goods

ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODYConducts the pre-export

examination.

ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODYConducts the pre-export

examination.

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for a CO. Submits the result of pre-export verification and appropriate requirements.

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for a CO. Submits the result of pre-export verification and appropriate requirements.

ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODYIssues the CO. Retains duplicate

copy of the CO.

ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODYIssues the CO. Retains duplicate

copy of the CO.

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERSends original CO to the

IMPORTER. Retains the triplicate copy of the CO.

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERSends original CO to the

IMPORTER. Retains the triplicate copy of the CO.

IMPORTER Submits the CO to CUSTOMS at the time of import declaration to claim preferential treatment.

Step 2:PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION

Step 1:APPLICATION FOR “CERTIFIED EXPORTER”

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for “Certified Exporter” status and provides necessary

guarantees.

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for “Certified Exporter” status and provides necessary

guarantees.

ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODYConducts appropriate

examination and authorizes exporter to make out invoice

declarations.

ISSUING AUTHORITY / BODYConducts appropriate

examination and authorizes exporter to make out invoice

declarations.

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERMake out an invoice

declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the

IMPORTER

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERMake out an invoice

declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the

IMPORTER

Step 2:EXAMINATION & AUTHORIZATION AS “CERTIFIED EXPORTER”

Step 3:SELF DECLARATIONON THE ORIGIN OF THE PRODUCT

Step 4:PRESENTATION OF THE INVOICEDECLARATION

IMPORTER Presents the invoice declaration

to CUSTOMS at the time of import to claim preferential

treatment.

Work Plan on ASEAN Self Certification

Stage l. Preparatory (to be completed by Q3 2009)

Knowledge enhancement Workshops, information sessions, experience

sharing Information exchange between working groups

Consultation Private sector Relevant government agencies Relevant ASEAN working groups

Research and capacity assessment Technical Assistance

Stage ll. Development (to be completed by 2010)

Crafting of legal instrument

Bringing-in necessary provisions in the OCP

Technical review and legal scrubbing by relevant bodies

Testing the instruments via pilot project

Stage lll. Implementation (to be completed by 2011)

Development of materials for: Training the stakeholders Origin verification manual

Development and implementation of communications strategy

AMS to implement the self certification by 01 January 2012

Pilot Project Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

among the Participating ASEAN Member States was signed on 30 August 2010 and entered-into-force on 01 November 2010.

Participating ASEAN Member States are: Brunei Darussalam Malaysia Singapore

PILOT PROJECT ON SELF-CERTIFICATION STRUCTURE

Step 1:APPLICATION FOR “CERTIFIED EXPORTER”

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for the pre-export verification

of the origin of goods

MANUFACTURER / EXPORTERApplies for the pre-export verification

of the origin of goods

COMPETENT AUTHORITY / BODYEvaluates exporters based on

eligibility criteria

COMPETENT AUTHORITY / BODYEvaluates exporters based on

eligibility criteria

Step 2:EXAMINATION & AUTHORIZATION AS “CERTIFIED EXPORTER”

“The exporter of the product(s) covered by this document (Certified Exporter No.......) declares that, except where

otherwise clearly indicated, the products satisfy the Rules of Origin to be considered as ASEAN Originating Products under

ATIGA (ASEAN Country of Origin: .............,) with origin criteria……”

Step 3:SELF DECLARATION

Database of “Certified Exporters”4

Application to Exporter/Manufacturer and Exporter/Trader. Applicants must prove the capability to correctly determine origin of the goods and maintain relevant records for verification.

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Specific national “Certified Exporter” eligibility criteria in addition to minimum requirements applied ASEAN-wide

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Minimum threshold value for “Certified Exporter” application2

Invoice Declaration5CERTFIED EXPORTERMake out an invoice

declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the

IMPORTER

CERTFIED EXPORTERMake out an invoice

declaration on origin of the product then sends it to the

IMPORTER

Step 4:PRESENTATION OF THE INVOICEDECLARATION

IMPORTER Presents the invoice declaration

to CUSTOMS at the time of import to claim preferential

treatment.

Way Forward Bringing in Self Certification in the ATIGA Review of existing legislations Institutional preparation for the certification

process Awareness of the stakeholders Domestic implementation of the relevant

ATIGA amendments.

Thank you!!