PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Hans Infomatic launch portal for e-issuance of CoO Non-Preferential for exporters

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has launched its dedicated platform for the e-issuance of Certificate of Origin (CoO-Non-Preferential). The platform is designed to facilitate the e-issuance of CoO at the comfort of office or home from the portal (www.phdccics.in). The platform is designed and serviced by Hans Infomatic. The Chamber has been authorised by the Government of India to issue COO-Non-Preferential to Indian exporters, in accordance with Article II of the International Convention relating to simplification of customs formalities, 1923. In addition to issuing the COO-Non-Preferential, the Chamber also attests/certifies commercial documents for export-oriented companies and issues visa recommendation letter to member companies.

Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHDCCI* while launching the digital platform informed that PHDCCI is one of the oldest and leading agency authorised by the Government of India to issue Non-Preferential COO. The platform will seamlessly issue COOs to export houses at the comfort of their office or home while reducing the transaction cost of exports to the companies.

Parvinder Singh, Managing Director, Hans Infomatic (Developer of the e-COO portal), says that the platform will provide an integrated, electronic process for faster issuance of non-preferential Certificate of Origin(e-COO) and will also assist the Indian industry in the current situation keeping in view the requirement of the exporters.

Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice President, PHDCCI mentioned about the vital need of industry for digital platform to facilitate ease of doing business for AtmaNirbhar Bharat.

Saket Dalmia, Vice President, PHDCCI* highlighted that the portal will assist the Indian exporters in issuance in getting the e-COO issued beyond geographical boundaries.

Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHDCCI* while delivering the formal vote of thanks mentioned that PHDCCI remains committed in offering the best of the services to the Indian exporters. He also encouraged the Indian companies to make full use of the portal to save time, cost and energy.

The launch ceremony was moderated by Naveen Seth, Principal Director, PHDCCI* and witnessed the participation of industry members including the export houses.

The platform is ready for usage by Export Houses and Companies, Customs/Cargo Handling Agents and other stakeholders.