14/11/2025
🔍 5 STEPS TO VERIFY C/O FORM E – A MUST FOR ALL IMPORTERS! 🔍
Importing from China but not verifying Form E properly?
➡️ You can easily lose the 0% preferential duty or even face clearance delays.
Here’s a quick and accurate checklist for your team:
✅ 1. Match Exporter / Importer Information
Name & address must match the Invoice and Packing List 100%.
Any mismatch may lead to rejection of preferential duty.
✅ 2. Check Invoice Number & Date
Invoice date must be on or before the ETD.
Invoice dated after ETD = high risk of customs issues.
✅ 3. English Description of Goods
The English description must be consistent across Invoice – B/L – C/O.
Any discrepancy can invalidate the preferential rate.
✅ 4. Verify Origin Criteria
Common criteria: WO – PE – RVC.
Must be compatible with the product and its production process.
✅ 5. Online Authentication
Verify directly on the official systems:
Use C/O No. + Invoice No. + Verification Code, or C/O No. + Serial + Validation Code
Check the status: Valid – Cancelled – Not Issued
🔗 Issued by China Customs: origin.customs.gov.cn
🔗 Issued by CCPIT: check.ecoccpit.net
💡 Pro Tip
Once you receive documents from the supplier → verify the same day, don’t wait until the vessel arrives.
Common errors: wrong HS code, wrong address, invoice issued after ETD.
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