FORM G (China-Georgia Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin) is an official certificate of origin issued under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Georgia. It certifies that goods originate in China or Georgia, enabling the importer to enjoy the preferential tariff rate under the agreement (usually zero tariff). Usage scenario: When a Chinese exporter exports goods to a Georgian customer, it must apply to China Customs or the CCPIT for a FORM G certificate, attaching commercial invoice, packing list, etc., so that the Georgian importer can apply for tariff preferences during customs clearance. Notes: The certificate must be issued before shipment or within the prescribed time after shipment (usually before shipment or within 7 days after shipment), and the goods must comply with the rules of origin (such as wholly obtained or regional value content not less than 40%); one certificate corresponds to one batch of goods and must not be altered; if a third-party invoice is used, it must be indicated in the remarks column of the certificate. Difference from other terms: FORM G applies only to the China-Georgia FTA, while FORM A applies to GSP, FORM E applies to the China-ASEAN FTA, FORM F applies to the China-Chile FTA, etc. Enterprises must choose the correct certificate according to the destination country and trade agreement; otherwise, tariff preferences cannot be enjoyed.
📝 Examples
1. Our company exported a batch of mechanical and electrical products worth USD 100,000 to Georgia and has applied to China Customs for a FORM G certificate of origin. With this certificate, the customer can enjoy zero-tariff treatment when clearing customs in Georgia. (Note: The exporter proactively applies for FORM G to help the customer reduce tariffs.)
2. Because the origin criterion on the FORM G certificate was filled in incorrectly, Georgian customs refused to grant tariff preferences, causing the importer to pay an additional 5% tariff. We need to reapply and bear the corresponding losses. (Note: Incorrect completion of the certificate will invalidate the preference, so operations must be careful.)
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