The Directorate General of Foreign Trade on 1st August 2022, has further extended the transition period for mandatory filing of applications for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin through the e-CoO Platform to 31st March 2023.
However, the exporters and NP CoO Issuing Agencies will have the option to use the online system, the same shall not be mandatory till 31st March 2023. The existing systems of processing non-preferential CoO applications in manual/paper mode are being allowed.
Further, the authorized agencies are directed to sensitize the exporting community and their constituents regarding the online system and its registration requirements well in time. Any issues relating to the IT system and its implementation may also be brought to our notice for appropriate action.
