Origin (preferential)
GSP Form A / REX statement on origin
Mandatory to claim GSP preference
About this certificate
- Type
- Government (issued by exporting-country authority)
- Issued by
- Formerly exporting-country authority (Form A); now self-certified by exporters registered in REX
- Recognised bodies
- Competent authority registers exporters (REX number)
- Product scope
- Goods from GSP beneficiary countries
- Typical validity
- Statement valid 12 months (EU GSP)
- Key data on the certificate
- REX no.; exporter; statement text; origin criterion (e.g. P, W+HS); invoice ref.; date; for Form A: reference no., certifying authority stamp
Key markets that require it
- European Union (Bloc) — Mandatory: GSP beneficiary goods claiming preference Source for European Union
- United Kingdom — Mandatory: DCTS beneficiary goods claiming preference Source for United Kingdom
Markets named in the catalogue
EU (REX since 2017-2020 transition), UK DCTS, Norway, Switzerland, Türkiye; Form A still used by some preference-giving countries (e.g. Japan, Australia)
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.