Certificate of Origin (CvO) and EUR1 document

Exports to many countries outside the EU require an origin document stating the country from which the product originates. Normally, a Certificate of Origin (CvO) is used. An EUR1 document is used for countries with which the EU has signed trade agreements. An EUR1 document entitles you to a reduction of import duty or in some cases even an exemption. You can obtain a Certificate of Origin or an EUR1 document from the Chamber of Commerce (KvK).

Customs papers
The Customs papers required differ per product and per country to which you want to export. As a general rule, products must be accompanied by a commercial invoice and a transport document. The EU’s Market Access Database shows the documents required for a large number of countries for individual products and the levies such as import duty, excise duty and VAT. Alternatively, you can check with the market advisors of NL EVD International to determine which documents you need when exporting to a particular country.