Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System

Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System.

  • About the eCoO 2.0: It is an upgraded system to simplify certification for exporters and enhance trade efficiency.
  • Key Features:

o Multi-user Access: Exporters can authorize multiple users under a single Importer Exporter Code (IEC).

o e-Signing Options: Supports Aadhaar-based e-signing and digital signature tokens for flexibility.

o Integrated Dashboard: Provides access to eCoO services, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) details, trade events, and resources.

o In-lieu Certificate of Origin: Allows exporters to correct previously issued certificates via an online application.

  • Significance: Reinforces DGFT’s commitment to trade facilitation and exporter support.
  • About: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is an agency under the Ministry of
  • Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for regulating and promoting foreign trade.
  • Primary Functions:

o Formulation and Implementation of Foreign Trade Policy: DGFT formulates and implements the Foreign Trade Policy with the main objective of promoting India's exports.

o Issuance of Authorizations: Issues scrips/authorizations to exporters and monitors their corresponding obligations through a network of 24 regional offices.