Certificate of Origin in Jamaica, NY
The Certificate of Origin signing office at The Jamaica Chamber Of Commerce
Export Center sits on the first floor of our building at 157-11 Rockaway Boulevard. It's where the Chamber certifies a certificate of origin in Jamaica, NY, for goods headed overseas. The office is part of the Center's export and government resources, alongside access to government certification and industry associations.
What Documents Does a Chamber Need to Certify a Certificate of Origin?
The Jamaica Chamber Of Commerce
examines a manufacturer's invoice and a shipper's affidavit concerning the origin of the merchandise. Based on those documents, it certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the products named originate in the United States of America. The stamp carries the name The Jamaica Chamber Of Commerce
Inc. and the words New York USA. Bring both documents with you when you come to the office.
What a Certificate of Origin Does
A certificate of origin states the country where your goods were made. Buyers, shipping partners, and customs offices in the importing country may ask for one before goods clear. Having it certified by a chamber of commerce adds a third party's review to your own declaration. Without it, a shipment can sit while paperwork gets sorted out. Requirements differ by destination, so check what your buyer's country expects before you ship.
How a Certificate of Origin in Jamaica, NY Gets Certified
The process at the Center follows the wording on the Chamber's stamp.
The Manufacturer's Invoice
The manufacturer's invoice shows where the goods were produced and by whom. The Chamber examines it as one of the two documents behind the certification.
The Shipper's Affidavit
The shipper's affidavit is your sworn statement about the origin of the merchandise. The Chamber reviews it alongside the invoice.
The Chamber's Certification
After the review, the Chamber stamps the certificate. The stamp states that the products named are of United States origin, as far as the Chamber knows and believes from the documents.
Export and Government Resources
The signing office is one part of what the Center offers exporters. Incubator members also have access to government certification and to industry associations. Ask about both when you request an enrollment package.
Members work out of
office space near JFK Airport in the same building, so the signing office is a short walk from their desks. The
export incubator program page explains who the Center serves.
Why Certify Through the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber's work centers on supporting and revitalizing businesses in the Jamaica, NY community. Certifying the origin of local exports is part of that work, and the office sits inside the Export Center rather than across town. That puts the certification step in the same building as the incubator and its shared support.
Finding the Signing Office
The chamber of commerce certificate of origin office for Jamaica, Queens, is on the first floor of the Export Center at 157-11 Rockaway Boulevard. It's near JFK Airport, which helps when the goods you're certifying fly out of there. Take the Q6 bus to 157th and Rockaway Boulevard, or drive the Belt Parkway to the Rockaway Boulevard exit. There's a parking lot for an additional fee.
Certificate of Origin FAQ
Where is the signing office?
It's on the first floor of the Export Center at 157-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434.
What does the Chamber's stamp say?
It names The Jamaica Chamber Of Commerce Inc. and New York USA. It states that the Chamber examined a manufacturer's invoice and shipper's affidavit before certifying United States origin.
Which documents should I bring?
Bring the manufacturer's invoice and the shipper's affidavit for the merchandise. Call(718) 877-7704to confirm anything else the office needs.
What other export resources does the Center offer?
Incubator members have access to government certification, industry associations, and the Certificate of Origin office on the first floor.
Who runs the signing office?
The Jamaica Chamber Of Commerce runs it. The Chamber is the same organization that operates the Export Center and its incubator.
Contact the Certificate of Origin Office
Before your next shipment, call (718) 877-7704 or email jamaicachamber@aol.com with your questions about certification. You can also write to the Chamber at 157-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434.
