Which document is used to verify the country of origin for tariff purposes?

• A. Phytosanitary certificate.
• B. Health certificate.
• C. Certificate of Origin.
• D. Import license.

Answer: (C)

The document used to verify the country of origin for tariff purposes is the certificate of origin. Customs rely on this certificate to determine the correct tariff rate and to confirm whether goods qualify for any preferential duties under trade agreements. It is typically issued by a chamber of commerce or another authorized body and identifies where the goods originated, sometimes including details about the producer and the product description.

Other documents serve different purposes: a phytosanitary certificate checks plant health and pest status for agricultural goods; a health certificate verifies sanitary or health compliance for animal or food products; an import license is an authorization to import, not a proof of origin.