SAFTA - Issue - Third Party Details

[Bose Kumar]

Hello,

We are currently facing issue regarding obtaining SAFTA Certificate from Bangladesh, were the EPB is not issuing COO due to Third Party Country Invoicing. were EPB is stating that they will not issue COO if we have mentioned third party country details in the COO along with Invoice No & Date. Is there any issue that any of you might be facing?

AI Summary

Challenges in Obtaining SAFTA Certificates: Issues with Third-Party Invoicing and Proof of Origin Explained A discussion on a forum addresses issues with obtaining a SAFTA Certificate from Bangladesh due to third-party country invoicing. The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) refuses to issue a Certificate of Origin (COO) if third-party details are included. A participant explains that this is because the goods originated elsewhere and did not meet value addition or customs tariff conditions in Bangladesh. Another participant seeks advice on availing duty benefits under the SAFTA agreement for products manufactured in Bangladesh but sold through a Singapore trader to an Indian importer. Guidelines for handling intermediary trade and proof of origin are provided.