FORM Z (China-Zambia Certificate of Origin) is an official document used between China and Zambia to certify that goods originate from China, with the full name 'China-Zambia Certificate of Origin'. This certificate is issued under the bilateral trade agreement signed between China and Zambia, and its main purpose is to enable products exported from China to Zambia to enjoy preferential tariff treatment. Usage scenarios: When a Chinese company exports goods to Zambia, if it wishes the Zambian importer to obtain tariff reductions, it must apply to China Customs or the CCPIT for a FORM Z certificate. Notes: 1) The certificate must be applied for before shipment or within the specified time after shipment; 2) The origin criteria must be truthfully declared to avoid false declarations; 3) The certificate contents must be consistent with commercial invoices, bills of lading, and other documents; 4) FORM Z applies only to China-Zambia bilateral trade, unlike FORM A (GSP) or FORM E (China-ASEAN). Difference from other terms: FORM Z is a preferential certificate of origin under a specific bilateral agreement, whereas an ordinary Certificate of Origin (CO) only certifies origin and does not enjoy tariff preferences.
📝 Examples
1. Our company exported a batch of mechanical and electrical products worth USD 50,000 to a Zambian customer. To help the customer reduce tariffs, we applied for a FORM Z certificate of origin and noted the certificate number on the bill of lading. (Note: The exporter uses FORM Z to enable the Zambian importer to enjoy the agreement tariff rate.)
2. Zambian Customs requires the importer to provide a FORM Z certificate to verify that the goods originate from China; otherwise, tariffs will be levied at the ordinary rate. (Note: The importing country's customs grants tariff preferences based on FORM Z; otherwise, no preference is enjoyed.)
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