Certificates of Origin

Some destinations require a Certificate of Origin (CO) for certain commodities. The purpose of the CO is to authenticate the country of origin of the merchandise being shipped. Various countries have limitations on the introduction of commodities from certain other countries, and may apply duty to these commodities or ban them altogether. On the other hand, there may be tax benefits on items from specific supply sources. In such cases, an exporter will require to present a Certificate of Origin, which is certified by a designated regulatory authority. This form requires the authorized signature of the local Chamber of Commerce Secretary and the seal of that organization.

Fee for Certificate of Origin certification/seal:

• Non-member $10 per document
• Member  $4 per document –

Note: Power of Attorney Membership eliminates trips to the chamber by authorized use of the Chamber Seal at the Oregon Business/Export Service Location.  The savings of time, travel and cost per document may more than pay for this membership.

Power of Attorney Membership includes:

• Gold Power of Attorney membership annually $450
• One time processing fee of $45
• Use of the seal $100 annually
• $4 per Certificate of Origin

Note: Certificate of Origin Form requirement - This disclaimer must be typed or stamped on each certificate:

The Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, a recognized Chamber of Commerce under the laws of the State of Oregon, USA, certifies in reliance on the exporter’s representation and not on the basis of independent verification, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the products named in this document originated in (City, County, State, Country)________________.  The Chamber assumes no responsibility for the truth or accuracy of any statements contained in said representation or any of the documents mentioned therein.

Power of Attorney Requirements:

• Business/exporter needs to be located in Oregon
• Copies are mailed to the Chamber Quarterly with payment of $4 x number of C of Os
• Certificate of Origin Form requirement

This disclaimer must be typed or stamped on each certificate:

The Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, a recognized Chamber of Commerce under the laws of the State of Oregon, USA, certifies in reliance on the exporter’s representation and not on the basis of independent verification, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the products named in this document originated in (City, County, State, Country)________________.  The Chamber assumes no responsibility for the truth or accuracy of any statements contained in said representation or any of the documents mentioned therein.

Power of Attorney Gold Level Membership also includes:

Online Directory Listing :

Company Name and Contact Information

Listing Under 1 Business Category

4 Online Keyword Searches

Link to Company Website

Online Map to Your Business

Company Logo/Graphic

Company Description

Highlighted Listing In Directory

Protected Email Referral Option

• ·         Chamber Member Logo for your website
• ·         Access to the Economic Gardening Program
• ·         Listings in Annual Directory
• ·         Customer Referrals
• ·         Intro in Business Beat—eNews
• ·         Membership Wall Plaque
• ·         Chamber Seminars & Learning Opportunities
• ·         Chamber Events
• ·         Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities
• ·         Access to Online Social Networking Groups
• ·         Volunteer Privileges
• ·         Pro-Business Advocacy with Government
• ·         Assistance from Personal Chamber Navigator
• ·         Chamber Member-to-Member Discounts
• ·         Subscription to the Beaverton Valley Times
• ·         Coffee Connection Hosting
• ·         Ribbon Cutting or Grand Re-Opening
• ·         Preferred Pricing to all Chamber events
• ·         Community Enrichment Programs (Leadership Beaverton)
• ·         New Member Announcement on KUIK Radio 1360
• ·         Certificates of Origin (Power of Attorney Option)
• ·         15% Discount on Advertising, Mailing List and Blastorial