For those who wish to obtain a Certificate of Origin for chemicals and chemical products
Updated: July 2025, 9
As recognition of the certificates of origin, which are used to obtain preferential tariff treatment for many products, including chemicals, under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), is growing among importing countries, there are an increasing number of cases where they are required.
Because chemical products are made from diverse and complex raw materials, they are often not made entirely from native materials, which often makes the procedures complicated.
Frequently asked questions about chemicals and chemical products
Our company has provided support services for obtaining Certificates of Origin for the export of many chemical products.
We can also use our accumulated know-how to support you with any problems specific to chemical products.
Rules of origin are sometimes complicated
There are many unique rules of origin for chemical products, and the Specific Process Rules (SP) in particular are extremely complex.
To prove the origin of a chemical product, it is necessary to determine whether substantial processing such as chemical reactions or refining has taken place, rather than simply relying on changes in the HS code or CTC rules.
This requires a detailed understanding of each country's EPA agreements.
Ingredients are often from various countries
In the case of chemical products, it is rare for all raw materials to be produced in Japan, and it is often difficult to obtain supplier certificates.
In such cases, it is necessary to apply the "de minimis rule" and determine whether it is possible to obtain a certificate.
In addition, correctly filling out the application form with the "De Minimis" rule will provide a shortcut to smoothly obtaining the certificate.
Preparing necessary documents and securing evidence
For chemical products, there is a wide range of evidential documentation, including manufacturing records, process diagrams, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), and quality control reports.
There are many cases where people do not know which documents are required or what certificates are needed.
We will provide you with the necessary information to help you complete your application efficiently.
Specific support contents for specific certificates of origin for chemicals and chemical products
Steps to Acquire
The application for a Certificate of Origin can be made online through the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The main flow is as follows.
Our support details
Our company mainly handles 1) application for judgment and 2) preparation of application documents, and will support you with any problems you may have at each step.
The importer is responsible for checking the HS code of exported products and the regulations of the agreement.
The cooperation of producers is essential to verify the primary materials.
We can accompany you, including deciding what to confirm with each business partner.
We also support large-scale, regular exports.
You can solve the hassle of dealing with complicated paperwork by outsourcing it to us.
We can handle more than 10 applications per month. We will build a system that allows for stable operation of continuous operations.
To minimize the workload of the person in charge, the necessary information is organized during the first interview, and from the second application onwards, simple sharing is sufficient.
Correspondence record
For consultation regarding specific certificates of origin for chemical products, please contact Support Administrative Scriveners Corporation
In many cases, chemicals and chemical products are exported repeatedly on a regular basis, and whether or not the EPA is applied can make a difference of several million yen.
That is why it is important not to put off obtaining the certificate as a "troublesome procedure," but to start preparing at an early stage.
We have assisted many companies in obtaining specific certificates of origin for large machinery exports.
Please feel free to contact us even if you are short on time or worried about doing it yourself.
