Chamber Member Testimony: Turn-around time for our online documents are an average of 30 minutes - which is fantastic and speeds up our often urgent consignments. We are also making increasing use of the training facilities provided by the Chamber and the inspiring courses have been of great advantage to us. Ulrike Litschka, Export Services Supervisor, Omega Diagnostics PLC
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
Business Centre
40 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2LE
Tel: 01506 468912
To find out more about how this local Chamber can help:
Profile
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic member-led organisation, working to support the local business community and specifically our strong network of member businesses. Our job is to strengthen the position of our members and ensure that the interests of local businesses are heard. We can help any size company at any stage of development to grow and prosper.
Services for Exporters
The provision of correct, accurate and timely export documentation is a critical element in a successful international trade transaction. Staff at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s International Division have a vast amount of experience in this area, and are able to assist in guiding companies through the documentation process. The International Division offers a full Certification service and is authorised to issue a range of documents.
Non Preferential Origin Trade Documents
These documents are required where the customer or the importing authorities require independent confirmation as to the origin of the goods being imported. In themselves these documents may not entitle the importer to claim any reduction in Duty Rates or other charges payable on importation, but may help ensure that goods comply with other import regulatory criteria.
They can come in two formats: (1) European Community Certificates of Origin and (2) Arab British Certificate of Origin - may be required for shipments to Arab League States
Preferential Trade Documents
These documents are EC Customs documents which support claims for Reduced Import Duty payable on qualifying goods covered by Trade Agreements between the EC and the Destination country.
They also come in two formats: (1) EUR 1 - This is the standard EC Preferential Trade Document (2) ATR 1 - This document is used only in Trade between the EC and Turkey
Legalisation
Legalisation is the process, in which the UK based embassy of a country, will on request validate documents in support of trade with that country. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce can arrange for this where necessary.
ATA Carnets
ATA Carnets allow goods to be imported into overseas countries on a temporary basis for exhibitions, trade fairs etc , with minimum of Customs intervention. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is one of only two Chambers in Scotland which is authorised to process ATA Carnets.
Document Processing
We offer the facility where documents may be processed electronically. This allows exporters to print approved documents at their own premises, removing the need to present them manually , thereby reducing time and costs.
Chamber members are also offered significant discounts on many of the documents detailed above.