The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) said it has been coordinating with Peru's various trading partners to ensure that national exporters continue to make shipments without problems.
In this regard, he explained that one of the actions it is taking is to ask its trading partners to accept scanned copies of certificates of origin, while the emergency lasts.
As you may recall, the certificate of origin is a document that is given to exporting companies by some chambers of commerce and trade associations authorized by Mincetur.
"This document allows shipments to be made so that they can access tariff preferences at their destination. This procedure can be requested virtually, through the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE)"He said.
Countries accept copies of certification of origin
Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade Sayuri Bayona explained that, to date, China, the European Union, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia and Japan have agreed to receive scanned copies.
He indicated that once the quarantine period has passed, exporters must send the original of their certificates of origin to their importers.
“It is important to mention that since March 24, digital certificates of origin have been issued within the framework of the Pacific Alliance with Colombia. It is worth remembering that this digital certification has been operational with Mexico for several months,” he said.
Delivery periods for certificates of origin
Deputy Minister Bayona revealed that some trade agreements establish provisions related to the retrospective issuance of certificates of origin (certificates issued after the goods have left the country).
"This gives Peruvian exporters time to be able to deliver the original certificates," he stressed.
He explained that these agreements are: Peru-China FTA, Peru-EFTA ALC, Peru-Thailand Protocol, Peru-Panama FTA, Peru-European Union AC, Peru-Costa Rica FTA, Peru-Honduras FTA and the Pacific Alliance.
"If the goods arrive before the original certificate of origin has been submitted, payment of duties will be guaranteed and the procedure will be carried out in accordance with the provisions established in each of them," he stressed.
It should be noted that for the Andean Community, Decision 416, modified by Decision 799, establishes in the second paragraph of article 15 that in case the certificate of origin is not presented, the importing member country will grant a period of 30 days to present the original document, otherwise the guarantees will be enforced or the corresponding taxes will be charged.
"In the case of the FTA with the United States, Canada, Korea and Australia, the system of certification of origin is self-certification, so the signature of a delegated entity is not necessary, only the signature of the exporter or producer or importer is sufficient, depending on what each trade agreement establishes.", said the Vice Minister of Foreign Trade.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) said today that it has been coordinating with Peru's various trading partners, with the aim of ensuring that national exporters continue to make shipments without setbacks. https://t.co/KRBK36m3Ci pic.twitter.com/P6psHUPdmJ
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