Certificates of Free Sale
Information on Certificates of Free Sale, now called Certificates for Foreign Governments or Certificates of Export, are generally found in the Export Reference Manual. These certificates can be obtained from the Food and Drug Administration. For a checklist of what you need to apply and order information, click here.

Certificates of Origin
Information on Certificates of Origin can be found in the Bureau of National Affairs' Export Reference Manual, under documentation requirements for each particular country. This resource is also available in the Resource Center of the U.S. Export Assistance Center, 404-897-6090.

Chambers of Commerce can certify Certificates of Origin. For information on NAFTA Certificates of Origin, call the U.S. Customs Service at 404-675-1300 or 912-447-9404 and request a copy of Customs Form 434. For assistance in completing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, call 800-872-8723 and request Document 5002 be faxed to you. For additional assistance, call 202-482-0305.