AI-ECTA Certificate of Origin

AI-ECTA preferential Rules of Origin (ROO) are agreed criteria used to ensure that only goods that meet the AI-ECTA origin criteria receive AI-ECTA preferential rates. 

A good shall be regarded as originating under AI-ECTA if it is:

• wholly obtained or produced in the territory of one or both of the Parties, as provided for in Article 4.4 (Wholly Obtained or Produced Goods); or
• produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the Parties, using non-originating materials, provided the good satisfies all applicable requirements of Article 4.3 (Goods not Wholly Produced or Obtained) or Annex 4B (Product Specific Rules of Origin).

For further information please refer to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website: https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/in-force/australia-india-ecta/australia-india-ecta-official-text/chapter-4-rules-origin

AI-ECTA Certificates of Origin is used to access the reduced tariff/duty rates on goods under Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement.

• Step 1: Complete the Exporter Information Form (CO4) to register your business with us.  
• Step 2: Send your completed form to exportdocs.cbd@businessaustralia.com
• Step 3: Once your form has been received and accepted, we will send you the AI-ECTA Certificate of Origin template with the corresponding instructions on how to complete the document.