When planning your export shipments, you must account for documentation costs to maintain accurate profit margins. Specifically, understanding the exact certificate of origin fees helps you avoid unexpected expenses during customs clearance. Consequently, you can price your goods more competitively in the international market.

Therefore, we have detailed the fee structure for obtaining a Certificate of Origin (CoO) in India through the DGFT eCoO 2.0 portal.

Standard eCoO Portal Charges

First, under the current electronic framework, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandates online processing for all CoO applications. As a result, you must pay the fees digitally through the centralized portal.

• Registration Cost: Exporters can register their business on the eCoO platform using their IEC code entirely free of charge.

• Application Fee: However, for every individual shipment application, the system generates a specific fee based on the selected issuing agency and the trade agreement.

Preferential Certificate of Origin Fees

Next, if you apply for a Preferential CoO to claim tariff benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the government-authorised agencies set the pricing.

• Export Inspection Agency (EIA): The EIA typically charges a standard application fee for document processing. Additionally, they may charge extra if your goods require physical inspection or detailed value-addition verification at your factory.

• Other Government Bodies: Agencies like MPEDA or the Textile Committee maintain their own standardized fee schedules. Ultimately, the portal will display the exact payable amount on the payment gateway before you submit your final application.

Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin Fees

Conversely, applying for a Non-Preferential CoO generally costs less because the origin criteria are less strict.

• Chambers of Commerce: Local authorized bodies (like the PHD Chamber of Commerce or FIEO) issue these standard certificates. Typically, they charge a nominal processing fee ranging from ₹100 to ₹500 per certificate, depending on the specific chamber.

• Membership Discounts: Furthermore, many Chambers of Commerce offer discounted processing fees if your export firm holds an active, paid membership with their organization.

Additional Documentation Costs

Besides the direct application fees, you should also budget for indirect compliance costs. For example, you must purchase a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to sign your online applications legally. Similarly, if you hire an expert to prepare your manufacturer declarations and HS code classifications, you will pay professional service fees.

At Y.C. Consultation, we offer transparent, flat-rate pricing to handle your entire export documentation process. Specifically, we manage the technical portal data entry, ensure your documents meet all compliance rules, and secure your CoO rapidly. (Note: We provide business application assistance; we do not act as the authorized issuing agency itself.)

Therefore, eliminate the guesswork from your export paperwork by contacting our New Delhi office today:

• Mobile / WhatsApp: 9891065895

• Email: indiaieccode@gmail.com

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Certificate of Origin Documents Required for Export in India