is a certificate of origin the same as a title 
cos state a product s origin with its export and import information however it does not provide a title in the sense of a legal transfer of ownership of the good this is done via a separate transaction involving an invoice or similar proof of sale the bottom linea co is a document used in international trade to identify a product s country of origin the co will also detail the product s specifications and the identities of the exporter and importer the co is used for customs purposes especially when a tariff or other import duty is required preferential cos are used when a free trade agreement is in place in which case less information and scrutiny are needed exporters are responsible for issuing and filling out a co which is then endorsed by the relevant chamber of commerce 