On December 22, the information on the authorized exporter and the declaration on the invoice, implemented in the Ecuadorian Single Window (VUE) and the Computer System for the Management of Certificates of Origin (Sigco), announced the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries. This foreign trade tool is applied in trade agreements with the European Union, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the United Kingdom.

What do these new numbers consist of? The government portfolio explained that this technological advance speeds up the processing of proof of origin for pre-qualified exporters, enabling streamlining of the process and self-certification in 24 hours. The elimination of pre-printed forms is part of this change.

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The certificate of origin of products, which are the subject of international trade, is the main document required by the customs authorities for the recognition of tariff concessions agreed in trade agreements between countries.

The Ministry clarified that these mechanisms are available only to authorized exporters with the qualification awarded by that state portfolio, in accordance with the requirements of trade agreements. Furthermore, its use is limited to certain business partners with whom its application has been agreed.

What are the qualification requirements?

The main requirements are:

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“It is important to mention that the exporter can choose whether to process the proof of origin through a conventional certificate of origin (EUR.1) for the above-mentioned trade agreements, or if he prefers to register as an authorized exporter and request self-certification through invoice statements”, specified the Ministry .