1.
The
Government of India will implement electronic filing and issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin (eCOO) under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (India-Oman CEPA) from 1 June 2026.
2.
The eCOO facility will be available through the Trade
Connect ePlatform, which serves as the unified digital
platform for issuance of Certificates of Origin for Indian exports.
3.
Under
the agreement, Preferential CoOs will be issued
electronically through authorized agencies notified under the India-Oman CEPA
framework.
4.
Exporters
applying for the certificate must select “India
Oman CEPA (Agency Issued)” as the agreement category while
submitting applications.
5.
Applicants
will be able to choose from a list of authorized issuing agencies available on
the platform.
6.
Upon
approval by the authorized agency, the system will generate an electronic Certificate of Origin
containing:
o QR Code
o Digital Signature
o Signature image of the issuing officer
o Official stamp of the issuing agency
7.
The
electronically generated certificate can be downloaded and used by exporters
for claiming preferential tariff benefits in Oman.
8.
Existing
login credentials of the DGFT
Portal can
be used to access the Trade Connect platform; no separate registration is
required.
9.
Additional
users linked to the same Importer Exporter Code (IEC) can be created and
authenticated through Digital Signature Certificates (DSC).
10. Exporters must ensure that:
o Their DGFT/Trade Connect profile details
are up to date.
o The user name in the portal exactly
matches the name appearing on the DSC.
o IEC information is updated in the DGFT
system before applying for eCOO.
11. Accepted DSC types and IEC profile
management guidance are available through DGFT’s application help resources.
12. A digital verification mechanism has been
introduced whereby customs authorities and other stakeholders can verify the
authenticity of a CoO online through the Trade
Connect platform using the certificate number.
13. The verification facility is available
under the “Certificate of Origin → Verify Certificate” section on Trade
Connect.
14. DGFT has established support channels for
exporters and stakeholders, including:
o Toll-free helpdesk assistance.
o Email support at coo-dgft@gov.in.
15. The initiative is expected to streamline
certification procedures, improve transparency, enhance security through
QR-based verification, and facilitate smoother utilization of preferential
tariff benefits under the India-Oman CEPA.
[DGFT Trade Notice No. 06/2026-2027 dated 29
May, 2026]
Subject:
Electronic filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) under India Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
(India-Oman CEPA) with effect from June 01, 2026.
1. It is informed that upon coming into force
of India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (India-Oman CEPA) on
June 01, 2026, Preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to Oman under the
above said agreement will be rolled out on Trade Connect ePlatform
(www.trade.gov.in) which serves as the unified digital platform for application
and issuance of all electronic Certificates of Origin (eCOO)
for Indian exports.
2. As per the agreed terms of the India-Oman
CEPA, eCOO will be available via the "Certificate
of Origin" service on Trade Connect ePlatform for
issuance on the basis of an authorised agency.
3. The following key points may be noted
regarding the issuance of Preferential eCOO for India-
Oman CEPA by authorised agency:
i.
The
applicant may proceed with the application by selecting the agreement name as "India
Oman CEPA (Agency Issued)"
ii.
The
list of authorised agencies as per the terms of the agreement
and duly notified will be available for selection by applicants.
iii.
On
submission of the completed application and approval by the authorised
agency, an "Electronic Copy" of the eCOO with
QR code and digital signature will be generated by the system
iv.
The
"Electronic Copy" shall bear the image of the signature of the issuing
officer as well as the stamp of the issuing agency which can be downloaded and utilised by the applicant.
4. The following common guidelines are to
be followed by all IEC holders and associated users/applicants:
i.
Existing
user credentials for DGFT website (www.dgft.gov .in) may be used for login on
Trade Connect ePlatform (www.trade.gov .in) without creation of new
login credentials .
ii.
Additional
user accounts for the same IEC, if necessary , maybe created
and linked using DSC on www.dgft.gov .in and the credentials can be used on Trade
Connect ePlatform for login including for filing/generating
eCOO.
iii.
The
types of digital signatures accepted in the OGFT common digital ecosystem and the
process of linking DSC to IEC can be perused at www .dgft.gov.in
by navigating to the "Learn" tab, selecting "Application Help and
FAQs" (https://www .dgft.gov .in/CP/?opt=application
-help), and going through the help documents and videos under "IEC Profile
Management" section.
iv.
All
users may ensure that their name in the OGFT/Trade Connect user profile matches
completely with the name in the Digital Signature (DSC).
v.
All
IEC holders may ensure that that updated details related to the IEC are available
in the DGFT system in order that the correct details are available for selection
during application for eCOO.
Verification
Mechanism
5. The authorities requiring verification
of genuineness of the CoO presented to them by the exporters
shall visit the following link on the Trade Connect ePlatform
(https://trade .gov.in) -> Certificate of Origin ->
Verify Certificate and enter the CoO No. pertaining to
the CoO which is required to be verified
. This will display the details of the CoO issued
on the platform corresponding to the CoO No. entered for
verification purposes on the platform.
Support
Channels
6. Exporters and stakeholders are encouraged
to reach out to the DGFT Helpdesk with respect to any queries, suggestions, or feedback
related to the eCoO module. Support is available through
the following channels:
i.
Toll-Free
Assistance: You may contact the OGFT Helpdesk through our tollfree numbers for support.
ii.
Email
Inquiries: For clarifications or further assistance, please e-mail OGFT Helpdesk
at coodgft@gov .in
This Trade Notice is issued with the approval
of the competent authority.
(Issued from File No. 01/02/54/AM21/EG&TF)