{"id":6212,"date":"2025-10-04T17:54:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T12:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/blog\/?p=6212"},"modified":"2025-10-04T17:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T12:24:22","slug":"dgft-enables-ecoo-filing-on-trade-connect-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/blog\/dgft-enables-ecoo-filing-on-trade-connect-platform","title":{"rendered":"DGFT Enables eCOO Filing on Trade Connect Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/latest-news-updates\/foreign-trade-policy\/104010000000113164\/dgft-issues-preferential-certificate-of-origin-for-exports-to-efta-countries-on-trade-connect-eplatform-trade-notice\">Trade Notice No. 13\/2025-2026<\/a>, Dated 30-09-2025<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced a significant step towards digital trade facilitation by introducing electronic filing and issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin (eCOO) under the India\u2013European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (India\u2013EFTA TEPA). Effective from October 1, 2025, this system will apply to exports made to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The initiative is designed to streamline export documentation, enhance transparency, and simplify compliance for Indian exporters.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Availability on Trade Connect ePlatform<\/h2>\n<p>The eCOO will be issued through the DGFT\u2019s Trade Connect ePlatform, ensuring centralized access and digital convenience. Exporters can choose between two modes: issuance through self-declaration or issuance by authorised agencies. Both electronic and physical copies of the eCOO will be available, each embedded with QR codes and digital signatures to ensure authenticity and verifiability.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Process for Self-Declaration eCOO<\/h2>\n<p>For self-declaration eCOOs, exporters must meet certain prerequisites, including a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) linked to their Importer Exporter Code (IEC). Exporters will also need to upload scanned signatures, select the relevant agreement, and specify branch details. Applications are submitted at zero cost and are automatically mapped to the jurisdictional regional authority or SEZ. Once approved, exporters can generate both electronic and physical versions of the certificate instantly.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Process for Agency-Issued eCOO<\/h2>\n<p>Exporters who prefer agency support may apply through authorised agencies designated by the DGFT. In this case, the certificate is electronically generated, bearing the signature of the issuing officer and the official stamp of the agency. This dual issuance model allows exporters flexibility while ensuring compliance with TEPA requirements. Importantly, both versions\u2014self-declared and agency-issued\u2014carry the same validity and recognition under the agreement.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, the launch of eCOO issuance under the India\u2013EFTA TEPA represents a major digital reform in India\u2019s trade facilitation framework. By allowing exporters to seamlessly file applications online, ensuring secure authentication through QR codes, and providing easy verification via the platform\u2019s \u201cVerify Certificate\u201d feature, DGFT has reduced paperwork and improved efficiency. With support channels such as the dedicated helpdesk, exporters are better equipped to leverage preferential tariff benefits while boosting India\u2019s trade engagement with EFTA nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trade Notice No. 13\/2025-2026, Dated 30-09-2025\u00a0 1. 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