DGFT Makes Electronic Certificates of Origin Mandatory Through eCoO 2.0 Platform, Manual Certificates Declared Invalid

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....DGFT issued directive regarding mandatory electronic Certificates of Origin (CoO) issuance through eCoO 2.0 platform on trade.gov.in. Manual CoOs issued after specified deadlines are declared null and void. Partner countries' customs authorities have been notified to reject manual certificates issued in contravention of guidelines. Violations should be reported to [email protected]. Non-compliant agencies risk removal from authorized CoO issuers list. This follows previous Trade Notices No. 36/2023-2024 and 24/2024-25 establishing electronic issuance requirements. Enforcement aims to ensure standardized digital documentation for international trade compliance and prevent unauthorized manual certifications.....