Costs
Cost: $115 for non-members
$35 for members
Processing time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Service Available: 1-2 business days
Foreign governments require a "Certificate of Free Sale", sometimes referred to as a "Certificate of Export" or "Certificate to Foreign Governments" when companies import products.
Our Certificates of Free Sale are always dully authenticated by an Apostille from the Secretary of State, notarized and validated by the CTA. A scanned copy is emailed upon completion of the document. Our Certificates of Free sale are evidence that goods, such as cosmetics, dietary supplements, infant formulas, foods (includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbals), food additives, plant and dairy foods and wine beverages, are legally sold or distributed in the open market, freely without restriction, and approved by the regulatory authorities in the United States. Our certificates can be used for product and companies from all 50 states and territories. In addition, all certificates carry a unique holographic tracking number to allow foreign custom offices, clients, or yourself to verify authenticity.
Costs
Cost: $115 for non-members
$35 for members
Processing time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Service Available: 1-2 business days
Documentation Needed
1) A written declaration from the manufacturer.
If you are the manufacturer, this is not needed. If you are not the manufacturer, a written declaration from your manufacturer on their letterhead stating that they manufacturer the products for you is required. Please ensure the manufacturer's name, address, and a signature of a representative is present.
2) Copies of invoices showing the sale/distribution of each product to a U.S. customer.
The invoices should be dated within the last 12 months and the product names must be the same as how they will appear on the certificate. For example, if you sell lipstick to Whole Foods Market, a copy of a paid invoice to Whole Foods can be provided to us to fulfill this requirement.
3) A list of all SKU’s and product description in MS Excel or Word.
This list MUST match the items in your invoice.
4) Vietnam
Vietnam always requires an embassy authentication and particular format. These certificates are $250 and are typically completed in 2-3 weeks.
5) Kuwait
Kuwait requires all documents to be Authenticated by the US Dept. of State and by the Kuwait Embassy before they are accepted. Therefore, these certificates need a $20 check from the requesting company for us to send along with the Free Sale Certificate for federal authentication.
Please make checks payable to the U.S. Department of State and send to our above address. This check must have your company name and printed address that matches the company and address on the certificate.
Due to the increased authorizations necessary a FSC for Kuwait costs $250 and is typically completed in 6-8 weeks.
6) Indonesia
Indonesia Free Sale Certificates require an apostille from the CA Secretary of State and authentication from the Indonesian Consulate. Due to the cost of authentication from the Indonesian Consulate these documents are $350. The appropriate names and address of the agent or distributor in Indonesia must be present. When completing the application please include this information on the submittal of the product list.
Countries that require special authentications:
Vietnam, Kuwait & Indonesia.
Payments
An electronic invoice will be issued once we review your request. Payment by debit, credit card, or ACH is accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
If there is information we did not cover above please reach us via our contact page.