Guidelines replacing ‘Certificate of Origin’ with ‘Proof of Origin’: The circular amend guidelines related to the Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules. The notification 14/2025 which replaced ‘Certificate of Origin’ with ‘Proof of Origin’ to align with the amended Section 28DA of the Customs Act, reflecting a global shift towards self-certification. Proof of Origin now encompasses both certificates issued by designated authorities and self-declarations by eligible exporters. The type of proof of origin required will depend on the specific trade agreement. (Custom Circular 14/2025 Dated 21/04/2025)