A Certificate of Origin (CO) certifies where goods were manufactured. It is requested by customs in many African countries for duty assessment, import licensing and trade agreement benefits - especially for steel, machinery and consumer goods from China.
A CO proves origin; a CTN/BESC is a cargo tracking note required by several West African countries. Both are often needed together - SPEED INT'L issues CO and CTN/BESC for the same shipment.
Q: How long does it take to get a CO in China?
A: 1-2 working days after receiving invoice, packing list and supplier details.
Q: Can SPEED INT'L issue the CO?
A: Yes - we handle CO issuance through the Chamber of Commerce as part of our export documentation service.
