When do I submit new proof for export documents?

Export documents are, for example, an EUR.1 or EUR-MED certificate, and a Certificate of Origin. You submit your proof at KVK digitally. 

New proof before 31 January 2025

Proof of origin is valid for 2 years maximum. In many cases, the validity expires at the end of the calendar year. Does your current proof of origin expire on 31 December 2024? Then send KVK your new proof digitally before 31 January 2025. 

Collecting proof documents can take longer than you expect. You may have to ask your supplier abroad for information, for example. 

Submitting proof

There are different types of proof of origin. For repeated and for one-time use. 

Repeated use

Do you use a certain proof of origin document more than once? Send it to your KVK regional office by email. Do you have more than 1 document? Make a separate pdf file of every proof of origin document. Keep the original documents in your business administration for at least 7 years. These are the email addresses and phone numbers of the regional offices: 

• Export documents region West: 088 585 18 87.
• Export documents region Oost/Zuid: 088 585 18 89.

One-time use

Do you use the proof of origin document once, for one shipment? Then enclose it as an attachment with your export document application. Read how this works (scroll down to Request export documents). 

Supplier statement 2015/2447

Do you use a supplier statement of preferential origin for your EUR.1 or EUR-MED certificates? Make sure all the details are correct. The rules governing preferential origin are complicated and often differ per country. For that reason, supplier statements are not always completed in the correct manner. Check this, so you do not risk fines and extra import duties later on. You can also ask KVK to check preferential origin if you have any doubts. This is called Genesis certification and means you can be sure of the correct preferential origin. 

This video tells you how to complete a preferential supplier statement correctly. English subtitles are available. 

Supplier's declaration of non-preferential origin

Are you using a supplier's declaration of non-preferential origin (LVO) for your application for Certificates of Origin? Again, the origin and text must be correct. You cannot apply for Genesis certification for non-preferential origin.