Cambodia: Two more provinces get to issue D forms

• Dec 11, 2019

The Ministry of Commerce yesterday announced that two more provinces have started issuing the D form of the certificate of origin on a trial basis.

Preah Vihear and Pursat provinces can now issue the form, which is seen as an important tool to save time and costs for exporters.

The ministry is delegating the issuance of D forms to provincial departments of commerce across the country to facilitate business activity and exports and save companies time and money.

The scheme has so far reached 16 provinces.

Authorities in Preah Vihear and Pursat provinces started issuing the D form on Dec 9, the statement said.

“Producers, traders, and exporters in Preah Vihear and Pursat can now apply online for certificates of origin for their exports, submitting applications through the website of their respective provincial commerce department,” it said.

Phann Sam Ang, director of Preah Vihear’s Department of Commerce, said, “This is an important development that will help local exporters when shipping agricultural goods to neighboring markets.”

“Exporters won’t have to travel to the ministry in Phnom Penh any longer,” he told Khmer Times.

Mr Sam Ang noted that Preah Vihear exports mostly corn and cassava, and added that mango exports might begin next year.

The D form must be obtained by firms that ship agriculture products to other Asean countries.

Source: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50668982/two-more-provinces-get-to-issue-d-forms/