DFAT approves TradeWindow to issue Certificates of Origin

MEDIA RELEASE
DFAT approves TradeWindow to issue Certificates of Origin in Australia
24 January 2023
Auckland, NZ. After gaining precursor accreditation from JAS-ANZ* on 11 January,
TradeWindow (NZX: TWL) has now received approval from the Australian Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to issue Certificates of Origin to the Australian market
under two major trade agreements. The agreements are the Regional Comprehensive
Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement and the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand
free trade agreement (AANZFTA).
TradeWindow can now issue certificates of origin under the RCEP and AANZFTA via
TradeWindow Origin Limited (TradeWindow Origin), TradeWindow’s 24/7 data-driven
platform for digital Certificates of Origin, and also accessible through TradeWindow’s
flagship solution Cube.
TradeWindow CEO AJ Smith says the approval unlocks significant efficiencies for the
company’s customers in Australia.
“The ability to generate Certificates of Origin within TradeWindow Cube is a real boost to
exporters in terms of cost savings, efficiency, automation and all-hours trade to keep
globally traded goods moving. It makes Cube even more attractive to Australian exporters,”
says Mr Smith.
TradeWindow Origin is an Authorised Certification Body under section 435 of the Customs
and Excise Act of 2018 with existing designated authority to issue Certificates of Origin to
New Zealand exporters under the Agreement Establishing the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area as well as the under the New
Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement.
TradeWindow joins an exclusive group of only a few other issuing bodies servicing the
Australian market.
It has taken over 18 months to become an issuing body in Australia which included a
rigorous audit process to achieve the AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020:2013. This standard certifies
competence of bodies performing inspection activities. Approvals to issue Certificates
under other trade agreements are expected in coming months.
* Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)
ENDS
About TradeWindow:
Founded in December 2018, TradeWindow is an NZX-listed software company that provides digital solutions for exporters,
importers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to drive productivity, increase connectivity, and enhance visibility.
TradeWindow’s software solutions integrate to form a cohesive digital trade platform that enables customers to more efficiently
run their back-end operations, share information and securely collaborate with a global supply chain made up of customers, ports,
terminals, shipping lines, banks, insurance companies, and government authorities.
www.tradewindow.io
Further information:
Imogen Swain, for TradeWindow communications
Imogen.swain@baldwinboyle.com, +64 21 643 194