Export Documentation Services

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce provides a comprehensive documentation service - offering a range of documents that will enable your business to export goods around the world.

Our knowledgeable team of documentation experts are able to guide you through the application process, meaning that you are able to export your products abroad with confidence.

In addition to delivering a fast, efficient, and professional service; members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce receive up to 50% discount on a range of documentation services.

For further information email export@blackcountrychamber.co.uk or call 0330 024 0820.

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UK Certificates of Origin

What are UK Certificates of Origin?

The UK Certificate of Origin is a commercial or customs clearance document that is required in some countries to evidence the origin of the goods being exported. In essence, this is a declaration that the goods you are exporting are obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. This is an important document because customs officials around the world look at the origin of the goods when they determine the duty to be applied to them. As a Chamber, we can process your Certificate of Origin applications, effectively attesting as to the origin of the goods in question.

How do I apply for a UK Certificate of Origin?

  1. Complete Formal Undertaking
    In order to obtain certified documents, it is necessary for us to hold your signature on file. This is done in the form of a Formal Undertaking, which must be completed and signed by the proprietor, director, partner, or company secretary of your business and returned to Black Country Chamber. Please note, an update of your company's Formal Undertaking is required on an annual basis
  2. Completion Instructions
    Click here to familiarise yourself with the UK Certificate of Origin completion process. We recommend that you do this prior to completing your application, as inaccurate documentation can cause delays when exporting your goods and may incur a rejection fee. All applications must be made via eCert.

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Arab-British Certificates of Origin

What are Arab-British Certificates of Origin?

If you are exporting goods to countries that are in the Arab League States, you may be asked to provide an Arab-British Certificate of Origin. Similar to the UK Certificate of Origin, an Arab-British Certificate of Origin is a customs clearance document that is required in some countries in order to evidence the origin of the goods being exported and may also be requested by the importing company. The only authorising body that can officiate this document is the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, which is based in London. However, as a Chamber, we can facilitate the application process with the Arab-British Chamber on your behalf.

How do I apply for an Arab-British Certificate of Origin?

  1. Complete Formal Undertaking
    In order to obtain certified documents, it is necessary for us to hold your signature on file. This is done in the form of a Formal Undertaking, which must be completed and signed by the proprietor, director, partner, or company secretary of your business and returned to the Black Country Chamber. Please note, an update of your company's Formal Undertaking is required on an annual basis.

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  2. Stationery
    Ensure that you have the appropriate stationery readily available in order to submit an application. You will be able to obtain blank Arab-British Certificate of Origin forms from the Black Country Chamber.

  3. Completion Instructions
    Click here in order to familiarise yourself with the Arab-British Certificate of Origin completion process. We recommend that you do this prior to completing your application, as inaccurate documentation can cause delays when exporting your goods and may incur a rejection fee.

  4. Submit Your Application
    You can submit your application to the Chamber through a number of channels to suit the needs of your business, which include via post, electronic processing, or over-the-counter. The Chamber will then forward your documentation to the Arab-British Chamber for processing.

You can find a list of Arab League States here.

Legalisation

If you require your document to be legalised by a particular embassy, consulate, notary or the UK Foreign Office, we can handle the entire process for you, saving your business time and money. Price on application.

UK-EUR1 Movement Certificates

What are UK-EUR1 Movement Certificates?

A UK-EUR1 Movement Certificate is used to support claims for preferential rates of duty in the country of importation. To qualify the goods must originate in the UK and be supported by a correctly completed and endorsed UK-EUR1. Please note, the preference system only applies to countries where certain trade agreements exist with the UK

How do I apply for a UK-EUR1 Movement Certificate?

  1. Stationery
    Ensure that you have the appropriate stationery readily available in order to submit an application. You will be able to obtain blank UK-EUR1 forms from the Black Country Chamber.

  2. Completion Instructions
    Click here for completion instructions. We recommend that you do this prior to completing your application, as inaccurate documentation can cause delays when exporting your goods and may incur a rejection fee.

  3. Submit Your Application
    You can submit your application to the Black Country Chamber through a number of channels to suit the needs of your business, which include via post, electronic processing, or over-the-counter.