The news on Sunday, July 13

1. Executive Structure of Arad Branding Projects

At Arad Branding, each commercial project has a dedicated committee.
Each committee is carefully composed of Arad entrepreneurs, international representatives, employees, and business allies to guide the project from idea to execution and achieve outstanding, unimaginable results.

Each committee has two key individuals:

👤 Team Head (Head)

• Holds primary command of the committee and project.

• All arrangements, task division, and major decisions are made by the Head.

• The Head is always selected from among Arad entrepreneurs to ensure leadership embodies the spirit and vision of a true entrepreneur.

🧑💼 Manager

• Responsible for supervising, managing, and closely tracking task execution by committee members.

• The Manager ensures all decisions and plans by the Head are properly executed by members.

• The Manager and Head maintain close collaboration to identify and resolve potential issues.

✨ Key Feature of Our Structure

Any entrepreneur with an idea or proposal for a new commercial project can directly contact project-specific Managers to present their idea.
After initial review, Managers refer the matter to the Senior Manager for higher-level approval. If approved, the project proceeds to public announcement.

💬 Arad awaits your creative voice.

Names and Contact Information of Managers

• Athena Hashemy t.me/AthenaHashemy
• Sanaz Shokri t.me/Sanazshokri
• Sara Fakharian t.me/Saracounsellor
• Saeed Ezzati t.me/saeed_ezzati
• Sonia Shokri t.me/Soniashokri
• Arefeh Mousavi Rad t.me/Arefe_Raad
• Farzin Esmaeili t.me/FarzinSmaiely
• Mohammad Abdollahi t.me/Mohammadaabdolahi
• Negin Mohammadzadeh t.me/Neginmhmdzadeh
• Yasna Tokhmechi t.me/Yasnatokhmechi
• Mehrdad Ghaledar t.me/Mehrdadghaledar
• Mahan Bolhasani t.me/mahanbolhasani
• Zahra Rezaei t.me/Aradbranding_Rezaei
• Azin Fakhr t.me/Azin_fakhr
• Saba Kia t.me/Kia_aradbranding
• Zahra Alavi t.me/Zahraalaviarad

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3. What is a Certificate of Origin?

A Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Origin (CO) is an international trade document that indicates the country where exported goods were produced or processed.

This document is typically issued by the exporting country's Chamber of Commerce or authorized organizations and is one of the most important documents in export and import operations.

🎯 Importance of Certificate of Origin in International Trade

1️⃣ Tariff Classification:
Importing countries apply different customs tariffs based on the origin of goods.

Some countries offer preferential tariffs or exemptions for goods from certain countries under trade agreements.

2️⃣ Compliance with Import Bans:
Some countries prohibit imports from specific countries for political or health reasons.

The Certificate of Origin serves as official verification for allowing or rejecting such goods.

3️⃣ Preventing Trade Fraud:
This document enhances transparency and reduces the risk of misuse or forgery of origin branding.

⚖️ Legal Status of Certificate of Origin

The Certificate of Origin holds legal status under international conventions such as the Kyoto Convention and World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations.

Countries are obligated to respect valid documents issued by Chambers of Commerce or other official authorities.

🏷️ Types of Certificate of Origin

1️⃣ Non-Preferential CO:
Issued for goods not covered by any tariff agreement or customs exemption.

Its sole purpose is to specify the origin of goods.

2️⃣ Preferential CO:
Issued for goods eligible for tariff discounts or exemptions under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), regional agreements, or bilateral treaties.

For example, the EUR.1 form for exports to Europe.

🛡️ Certificate of Origin Issuance Process

✅ Step 1 — Document Preparation:
Commercial invoice, packing list, proforma invoice, export declaration, and other required documents are prepared.

✅ Step 2 — Submission to Chamber of Commerce:
The exporter submits the Certificate of Origin application to the Chamber of Commerce or national issuing organization.

✅ Step 3 — Document Review and Evaluation:
The Chamber of Commerce verifies document authenticity and may conduct physical inspections if needed.

✅ Step 4 — Issuance and Delivery:
Upon approval, the Certificate of Origin is issued and delivered to the exporter.

🌍 Role of Certificate of Origin in Facilitating Exports

The Certificate of Origin is a key factor in facilitating international trade.

Countries benefiting from preferential trade systems can use this document to enter target markets with lower costs and greater speed.

💬 Conclusion

A Certificate of Origin is not just a simple piece of paper; it is a legal, technical, and economic guarantee for exporters and importers.
If a trader fails to manage this document properly, they may face issues such as:

• Additional duty payments

• Goods being rejected at destination customs

• Damage to international reputation

Therefore, thorough training and deep understanding of the Certificate of Origin issuance process are essential for every exporter and business professional.

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