*Changes coming to the Certificate of Origin process*
Certifications of Origin Simplified
We offer electronic Certificate of Origin documents through our partnership with essCert. Eliminate your paper-based processing of Certificates and start saving time and money.
A message from EssCert 11/14/24:
**After 5+ years of operating eCertify as an archive for Chambers and exporters, we are required to decommission the service to comply with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. security standards.
Access to eCertify to download historic data will therefore discontinue on 30 April 2025. As such, we should be grateful if you could notify all interested parties (regional chambers, exporters, freight forwarders) to extract/download any files required by this date.
Remaining at your disposal for any clarifications needed.**
Get Started
Register your company to begin using essCert.
Simply log in to get your certificates of origin stamped. ESSCERT LOGIN
How to Stamp Your Documents
- Log in to your account to begin. If you do not have login credentials, you'll need to begin by registering your account.
- Select a submission method and attach documents. Add any additional invoice details or comments necessary to process your request.
- Once your documents are created or uploaded, click submit. Your documents will be reviewed and you will receive an email with an invoice and link for payment by credit card.
- Once payment is secured, your request will be completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the turnaround time?
During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8-4p.m. EST), we can have it back to you within 24 hours.
How much does it cost?
The standard fee is $25 per submission for South Carolina Chamber members, $75 for non-members. Additional documents, such as Bills of Lading, Commerical Invoices, and so on will be stamped at a $5 charge when submitted with a Certificate of Origin.
What is a Certificate of Origin?
A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document that states the origin of exported goods. Virtually every country in the world considers the origin of imported goods when determining what duty will be assessed on the goods or if whether the goods may be legally imported at all.
Chambers of Commerce are the primary authorized body to stamp these documents.
In addition to being required by specific countries, a CO may be requested by customs administrators, importers, freight forwarders, or banks for clearance of letters of credit. Electronic Certificates of Origin (eCO), created online, are the digital version of the document.
Why is an electronic Certificate of Origin better for my business?
Mailing or sending couriers to get your Certificates of Origin stamped is both inefficient and costly. With an electronic Certificate of Origin, exporters and freight forwarders now have a seamless and streamlined electronic solution providing real value in cost savings and efficiency gains.
- Improve turnaround time to better meet tight deadlines
- Reduce errors to lessen the chance of a hold up in customs
- Eliminate courier costs and wait time
- Reduce administration costs
- Allow you to receive up-to-the-minute information on the status of your submission
- Allow a proof of the certificate to be shared with other parties to ensure accuracy
Need More Information?
We're here to help. Contact the SC Chamber at info@scchamber.net or call 803.799.4601