Export to Germany-Certificate of Origin

[Rudrayani Shedjale]

Hello

We export the goods to Germany. So we have to provide Certificate of Origin i.e.Form A (GSP) to them.

We applied for GSP & then the the final copy of Airway bill received.

So there is a difference of 51 kgs in gross weight which is mentioned in GSP/Invoice & Airway bill

Can this create an issue for importing the goods in Germany for our buyer?

Please guide.

AI Summary

Certificate of Origin discrepancy may affect preferential duty claims but not necessarily import clearance where goods were actually received.
A fifty-one kilogram discrepancy between the gross weight on the Certificate of Origin (Form A, GSP) and the airway bill affects administrative and commercial aspects of preferential tariff claims but does not inherently prevent import clearance where the goods were actually exported and received. If invoice net weight and value match the buyer's order, remittance and sale price are aligned; however, a reduced declared quantity at import can impact the importer's duty relief claim under GSP. Exporters should retain weighing and shipping records and may notify carriers of alleged negligence, while recognising that pharmaceutical imports are routinely inspected and tested on receipt.