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Individual Document Certification Program
Certificates of Origin for exports are often required by the customs authority of the destination country for the levying of appropriate tariffs. Those authorities usually require a certificate sealed by an "appropriate authority," which includes Chambers of Commerce.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce's information services department will seal Certificates of Origin for products exported from the United States.
The Certificate of Origin must clearly specify the country of origin of the products concerned. This country need not necessarily be the United States. A false declaration on a certificate of origin can result in penalties, sometimes severe, levied by the authorities in the country of destination.
The walk-in service for Certificate of Origin sealing is available for both Chamber of Commerce members and non-members at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays). Please see the information services department in the Chamber lobby.
A charge of $10 is made for each document sealed. Payment may be made in cash, check or all major credit cards.
For Chamber of Commerce members requiring preparation of larger quantities of Certificates of Origin, a Self-Certification program is available. Details may be obtained from Trade Development & Business Services at 615-743-3061.
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