The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Export Documentation Team is on hand to help make the entire process as quick and as painless as possible. Providing a complete certification service to all businesses, with 50% off to all members, the team provides a one-stop shop for all your export needs.
With international trade, the documentation is as important as the goods themselves. Accurate and correct documentation will optimise yor export performance by ensuring your customers receive their goods on time and you receive your payment quickly. Thorough advance planning is essential as documentation requirements vary from country to country. The Kent Invicta Chamber Export Documentation Service can help you to understand and produce correct and accurate documentation for all your export needs.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU EXPORT
- A counter, postal and electronic service for fast processing of Export Documentation.
- Certification of the following documents:
- European Certificates of Origin
- Arab-British Certificates of Origin
- Customs Movement Forms EUR1 and ATR
- Export invoices, Agreements and a range of other official documents
- Posted documents are returned by post the same day. The exception being Arab or Egyptian documents which need to be sent to the appropriate Chamber and/or Embassy. It can take up to 2 weeks to process.
EC Certification Service
European Certificates of Origin are normally needed to show the origin of goods being exported. With the exception of the Arab League States which use their own documents.
Arab-British Documents
Arab-British Certificates of Origin are normally required for Arab League States including:
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Iraq
- Djibouti, Republic of
- Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania, Islamic Republic of
- Morocco, Kingdom of
- Oman, Sultanate of
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
- Somalia, (Somali) Democratic Republic
- Sudan
- Syria, (Syrian) Arab Republic
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
These will also incur further fees from the Arab-British Chamber and possibly from the appropriate Embassy.
Egyptian Documents
Goods destined for Egypt are presented on an European Certificate of Origin. These may incur further fees from the Egyptian-British Chamber.
Movement Forms EUR1 and ATR
The EUR1 and ATR forms provide preferential import rates (normally zero duty rate) for EU-made goods when shipped to certain markets. Countries included for EUR1 forms are Algeria, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Iceland, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Romania, Serbia, South Africa, Switzerland, Syria and Saudi Arabia. An ATR form should be used for trade with Turkey.
Electronic Documentation Service
This service can be used when applying for a Certificate of Origin, EUR1 and ATR. The applications are made through eCert World, where you’ll need to register as an Exporter. Please click here to find out more.
BEFORE YOU EXPORT
Prior to exporting you need to check that you have carried out the following:
- Familiarise yourself with the VAT rules administered by HM Revenue & Customs
- Devise an effective export strategy that complements your overall business plan
- Thoroughly research your market and local product regulations
- Identify all costs, such as transport, insurance, duties and taxes
- Establish what you are exporting and where you are exporting as this will play an important role in determining the export documentation you require
- If you are looking for Tariff Headings on your exports, then click here for guidance.
For further information on the Chamber Export Documentation Service call
01233 503838 or email export@kentinvictachamber.co.uk
