Introduction
In the world of B2B food exports, one document often plays a silent yet powerful role in ensuring a smooth customs clearance and trust in trade the Certificate of Origin (COO). For companies like Manjulam Impex, which deal in Indian food products, ensuring the correct documentation is as important as the product itself.
Let’s break down why the Certificate of Origin is essential, and how it directly impacts global food shipments from Indian pickles to A2 ghee, wood-pressed oils, and organic spices.
What is a Certificate of Origin (COO)?
A Certificate of Origin is an official document that certifies that the exported products are entirely obtained, produced, or manufactured in India. It’s usually issued by an authorized government body (like DGFT or a Chamber of Commerce) and is required by many importing countries as proof of origin.
This helps in:
Establishing product authenticity
Applying for duty benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Ensuring legal compliance in destination markets
For food exporters, especially of perishable items, speed and authenticity are crucial — and the COO helps streamline both.
Why Global Buyers Require a COO
Many international food buyers from the US, EU, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific demand a Certificate of Origin for multiple reasons:
Verifying the product origin for traceability
Applying preferential duty rates under trade agreements
Ensuring compliance with import documentation norms
For example, importing Indian ghee or Ayurvedic foods into Europe may require documentation proving the exact origin and safety compliance COO fulfills this demand.
Types of Certificate of Origin: Preferential vs. Non-Preferential
There are two main types:
Preferential COO: Required when products are eligible for lower or zero duties under FTAs (like India ASEAN, India UAE CEPA, etc.)
Non-Preferential COO: Confirms country of origin without any trade benefit typically required by customs for general imports
At Manjulam Impex, we ensure both are available depending on buyer requirements and destination regulations ensuring no shipment delay.
How Manjulam Impex Supports Buyers with COO
Manjulam Impex is not just an Indian food product exporter we’re your documentation partner. Here’s how we help B2B clients:
Coordinate with Chambers of Commerce for fast COO issuance
Provide both digital and physical copies
Customize documents as per country-specific formats
Assist with other export compliance docs like FSSAI, Phytosanitary Certificates, Test Reports, etc.
Our operations are built to ensure that whether you’re importing bulk Indian spices or white-label A2 ghee, paperwork is never a bottleneck.
The COO’s Role in Smooth Customs Clearance
One of the biggest challenges in perishable food exports is customs clearance delay especially in sensitive goods like cold-pressed oils or handmade pickles. A valid Certificate of Origin helps in:
Preventing unnecessary hold-ups at ports
Speeding up customs assessments
Ensuring duty savings
Building buyer trust through transparency
Manjulam Impex ships to markets where COO is not optional it’s mandatory. Hence, we integrate this at the core of our export documentation process.
Conclusion
Whether you are a retail buyer, health food store, or a Horeca distributor, having complete and correct documents like the Certificate of Origin defines your ability to import without hassle.
Manjulam Impex supports global buyers with:
Full documentation assistance
Batch-tracked food export products
Lab reports and FSSAI-backed safety documentation
Export-ready packaging and white-label support
When you buy from us, you don’t just get pure Indian food you get an end-to-end, compliant supply chain that makes importing smooth, safe, and legally secure.