Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has launched the SADC electronic-Certificate of Origin which aims at simplifying customs and facilitate trade.
The SADC e-Certificate of Origin is an electronically processed and issued Certificate of Origin by an issuing authority attesting that goods declared by an exporter conform to specific Rules of Origin.
Speaking at the launch of SADC e-Certificate of Origin at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, MRA commissioner general, John Bizwick, said the e-Certificate will improve the way business is conducted in the region as challenges that were associated with the manual processing of the the certificate will be eliminated.
The electronic system will allow manufacturers, producers and exporters to electronically register their products for preferential treatment and apply for certificates of origin whenever there is an export shipment.
