Certificate of Origin Formats

For Preferential Import - Preferential treatment will be granted only upon submission, to MRA Customs Department, of a valid Certificates of Origin, in accordance with trade agreements and Customs laws and regulations. The below - listed Certificates of Origin formats are being provided for reference only and may vary in colour presentation, depending on provisions of the relevant chapters on Rules of Origin of the trade agreements. 

For Preferential Export - No person other than the Director General shall issue a Certificate of Origin in respect of any export to any State, which is party to the concerned trade agreement.   

A Certificate of Origin is valid only if duly authenticated (official stamp and/or* official’s signature) by the competent authority of the exporting Party (validity period for submission to customs authorities applicable). Other authentication means (QR Code, website address interalia) may apply when a Certificate of Origin is electronically issued.

*depending on the relevant trade agreement

Any person who prepares or present  a Certificate of Origin that is not genuine, shall commit an offence and shall be dealt with in accordance with Customs laws. The Customs laws and regulations can be accessed on the page Legislations.

Specimen

1. AfCFTA Certificate of Origin

2. India - Mauritius CECPA Certificate of Origin

3. IOC Certificate of Origin

4. Mauritius - China Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin

5. Movement Certificate EUR1 Certificate of Origin

6. Pakistan - Mauritius Preferential Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin

7. SADC Certificate of Origin