Germany – Introduction of the Fully Digital Certificate of Origin (DCO) System
The digital certificates are designed in a format comparable to the specimen set out in Specific Annex K, Appendix I of the Revised Kyoto Convention and each certificate carries a unique serial number and verification code, allowing authenticity checks to be performed electronically via https://cert.ihk.de.
This change has direct implications for companies trading in goods of German origin. Paper-based control practices are being replaced by a digital verification-based control mechanism, which will be used by both customs administrations and economic operators. Companies importing goods from Germany should adapt their internal customs and document control procedures to ensure that digital Certificates of Origin are verified through the official online platform, rather than relying on physical document checks. Customs brokers and compliance teams should also brief operational staff on the new digital format to avoid clearance delays, documentary discrepancies or challenges during customs controls. Failure to align internal processes with this new system may lead to unnecessary procedural risks and operational inefficiencies.
See Original- Regulation: Introduction of the Fully Digital Certificate of Origin (DCO) System.docx
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