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ASEAN Implements Self-Certification Scheme for COs

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations officially implemented its self-certification scheme for origin of goods to help streamline customs procedures across member countries, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council said Oct. 5. The scheme will allow any ASEAN company that…

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is approved as a “certified exporter” to self-certify the origin of its goods, the HKTDC said. Under this process, traders will not be required to obtain a certificate of origin from their local customs office, which will save time and money, the report said.