C/O Form AK (ASEAN – Korea)

June 5, 2023

1. Concept of C/O form AK

C/O form AK is a document certifying the origin of goods exported to Korea and member countries of the ASEAN association. C/O form AK can be considered a form of preferential treatment towards free trade between Korea and ASEAN in import and export activities.
C/O Form AK is currently issued based on the agreement between Korea and ASEAN. C/O Form AK not only clearly proves the origin of goods but also helps businesses enjoy preferential treatment when importing (tax incentives). From there, costs can be cut and profits significantly increased.
Goods with C/O Form AK are goods exported to Korea and other ASEAN member countries that are eligible for tax incentives under signed agreements.

2. Application for C/O form AK

C/O form AK is an important document. Therefore, preparing complete, detailed and accurate documents is essential. So if you want to apply for C/O form AK for your goods, you need to prepare the following documents:

Application for issuance of C/O: you can issue an application from the Ecosy system
Ecosys/Comis: Export from the Ecosy system
Packing List: Signed and stamped with a round stamp
Export declaration: Sign and stamp with a round seal
Barcode: Signed and stamped in a round circle
Invoice: Sign and stamp with round stamp
Bill Of Lading: Signed and stamped with a round seal
List of Raw Materials: Signed and stamped with a round stamp
Production process: Signed and stamped with a circular carpentry seal
Import declaration and input invoice: Sign and stamp with round stamp
Consumption norms for raw materials and accessories: Sign and stamp with a round stamp

After preparing all documents including the above documents, you submit this document to the export management department, Ministry of Industry and Trade for approval to issue C/O. Remember that the more accurate documents you prepare for the goods, the easier it is for you to be approved for a C/O.

3. Procedure for applying for C/O form AK

After fully preparing the procedures and understanding the content of C/O form AK, you will apply for C/O form AK according to the following specific steps:

Step 1: You need to declare on the system on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. If your business is not yet registered as a trader, you will need to prepare a trader profile. Then apply for an account on the system.
Step 2: You will need to take a reservation number and wait to be called at the counter
Step 3: Submit the prepared application to the receiving officer. Your documents will be checked in detail by staff and given specific advice if there are any problems with your preparation.
Step 4: Issue C/O form AK and receive data from the website
Step 5: The officer receiving your application will sign and approve C/O Form AK. That C/O will be stamped and the management agency will save 1 copy, the remaining copy will be returned to the business.