Rule 13 - Proof of Origin - Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Republic of India and the Republic of Mauritius) Rules, 2021

13. Proof of Origin. - (1) For products originating in a Party and otherwise fulfilling the origin-related requirements of these rules, the Proof of Origin of an export product will be provided either through: (a) an origin declaration on a commercial document completed by an approved exporter established in the Party, in accordance with the provisions of Annex 2; or (b) a certificate of origin, in the format provided at Annex 5, whether in a printed form or such other medium, including electronic, issued by the competent authorities of either Party, listed in Annexes 3 and 4. Issuance and acceptance of electronic certificate of origin would be in accordance with each Party s national legislation. A Certificate or Statement of Origin or Origin declaration shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issue in the exporting Party. (2) Notwithstanding sub-rule (1), importing Parties shall not require a Proof of Origin if the importing Party has waived the requirement or does not require the importer to present a Proof of Origin as per their national laws. (3) Proof of Origin shall be submitted to the customs authorities of the importing country in accordance with the procedures applicable in that Party.