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Partnering with the American World Trade Chamber of Commerce (AWTCC), Louisa County Chamber brings you fully electronic, ICC‑accredited export documentation services—so you can focus on growing your business, not paperwork

Create, submit, and retrieve your documents through our online Chamber Certification program. Move through international customs quick and easy.

Certificates of origin issued through the program are aligned with the standards set by the International Chamber of Commerce and can be verified via https://certificates.iccwbo.org/

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Expand Your Global Reach

Seamless, ICC‑accredited export documentation right from your desk

  • ICC‑Accredited Expertise
    AWTCC is the only national U.S. chamber accredited by the International Chamber of Commerce, guaranteeing global acceptance of your Certificates of Origin and related documents AWTCCAWTCC.

  • End‑to‑End Export Services
    From Certificates of Origin and Free Sale, to legalization/apostille, all processed online with industry‑leading security and speed AWTCCAWTCC.

  • Liability Mitigation
    AWTCC’s ICC‑trained team assumes the technical and legal responsibilities—your chamber can offer the service without added risk

What is a Certificate of Origin?

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a critical document in international trade. It certifies that the goods in a specific export shipment were wholly obtained, produced, manufactured, or processed in a particular country. This certificate is a formal declaration by the exporter and is often required to meet regulatory or contractual obligations in the destination country.

Chambers of Commerce have played a key role in issuing non-preferential Certificates of Origin since 1898. Their authority was formally recognized by the Geneva Convention of 1923 and reaffirmed by the Kyoto Convention, which designated Chambers as competent and trusted third-party entities for issuing COs worldwide.

COs are used globally to:

  • Determine import duties or tariff eligibility based on trade agreements

  • Comply with customs regulations in the destination country

  • Fulfill terms of letters of credit or trade finance agreements

  • Satisfy buyer or importer requirements

Virtually every country requires a Certificate of Origin to legally import goods or apply the correct duty. By ensuring accuracy and authenticity, COs help facilitate smoother trade, prevent delays, and support compliance with international trade laws.

What are the benefits?

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