In plain English
It is paperwork used to show where goods come from. The document serves as evidence of the country or other place the goods originate in.
In context
In this context, it names the document attachment being requested to support the stated origin of the goods.
- Situation
- Completing customs, import, export, duty, declaration, and clearance administration
- What it communicates
- names the attachment requested to support origin information.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not establish whether that evidence is accepted or what outcome follows from it.
Examples
“At inspection, the exporter handed over a proof of origin showing that the tiles came from Spain, not Morocco.”
“The agent requested a proof of origin to support the stated origin of the wool shipment.”