New regulations on granting certificates and self-certification of origin of goods

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just issued Circular No. 40/2025/TT-BCT regulating the issuance of certificates of origin (C/O) and written approval for traders to self-certify the origin of exported goods.

The Import-Export Department ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ) and organizations assigned by the Provincial People's Committee are responsible for issuing C/O.

Circular No. 40/2025/TT-BCT takes effect from July 1, 2025, establishing two groups of entities with the authority to issue C/O: the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) and organizations assigned by the Provincial People's Committee.

Both groups are responsible for issuing C/O and approval documents when fully meeting the requirements on human resources, facilities, toll collection accounts, and digital infrastructure serving the eCoSys electronic certification and management system.

A notable point is that the process of granting C/O and approval documents will be carried out through the eCoSys system at www.ecosys.gov.vn.

This system is managed by the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy for technical infrastructure, while ensuring data connection with the National Single Window Portal.

The Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy is also responsible for creating accounts, granting codes to competent authorities and updating public lists on eCoSys.

Organizations assigned to issue C/O and approval documents need to publicize the process, guide traders to comply with the law, receive and resolve problems, and periodically report to the Import-Export Department and the Provincial People's Committee.

On the side of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Import-Export Department will preside over training, periodic inspections and coordinate with relevant units to ensure the quality of C/O issuance and approval documents nationwide.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/quy-dinh-moi-ve-cap-giay-chung-nhan-tu-chung-nhan-xuat-xu-hang-hoa-707344.html