Independent Verification Services has worked hard to develop a superior Certificate of Origin service. We are duly authorised by NZ Customs to certify Certificates of Origin to the following trade agreements, NZ-China and ASEAN/Australia/NZ FTA and we do it faster and better than the competition.
Villingi Young – IVS’s resident expert in export is an integral part of guiding companies through the export process. Villingi says - “By having the knowledge and fully understanding the requirements of the agreements, we provide practical solutions, turning obtaining certs into a seamless process. Our online system stores and saves information and certificates, plus enables customers to track and trace their certs”.
But don't just take our word for it. Jason McFadden (Branch Manager - Mainfreight Christchurch), says:
“IVS Certification Services are an integral part our our airfreight business. Live products requiring CFTA certification 7 days a week and after hours are no problem for the professional,
friendly and helpful IVS team”.
Give us a go!
Come on board with IVS and enjoy your first 50 certificates at half price*. That is half price of our already competitive rate.
and...
Our Price Guarantee
You will pay less for your certificates with IVS. If you do happen to find a cheaper price per cert – we will beat it by 10% - that’s our guarantee!
* Certificates must be for Wholly Produced or Wholly Obtained goods. Offer valid or three months from first certificate.
Select each stage, shown in the graphic below, to learn more about the COO process:
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A Certificate of Origin (Often abbreviated to COO) is a document used in international trade.
What are the benefits of a certificate of origin?
Obtain preferential reduced rates of duty, as well as quicker processing times to clear their goods at the borders of countries.
What’s the turnaround time for approval?
Less than half an hour.
What’s does it cost to produce a certificates of Origin?
This depends on the criteria of the good you are exporting. However IVS have a price guarantee - You will pay less for certificates with IVS. If you do happen to find a cheaper price per vert, we will beat it by 10%*.
How do we know when our certificate has been approved by IVS?
Once you have raised a certificate in the system, our specilised COO team here at IVS will verify,then approved the customer will receive an e-mail in a PDF format.
How do I show my new clients in China a sample of docs?
We are happy to help you draft a certificate of Origin within the system, which won’t be approved but you will be able to take a copy of the certificate to your clients.
To discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact us.
“IVS Certification Services are an integral part our our airfreight business. Live products requiring CFTA certification 7 days a week and after hours are no problem for the professional,
friendly and helpful IVS team” says Jason McFadden (Branch Manager - Mainfreight Christchurch)
- Mainfreight Christchurch