SICCI Trade Documentation Division at SICCI is authorised by the Singapore Customs to issue, endorse and certify Certificates of Origin and other shipping documents.

The Chamber issues these certificates and documents for locally-manufactured and re-export goods, and direct shipment from a second to third country.

Certificates of Origin and Shipping Documents

A Certificate of Origin is an important international trade document attesting that goods in a particular export shipment have been wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. It is also a declaration by the exporter.

The Certificate of Origin may be requested by Customs administrations, importers, freight forwarders or banks for clearance of Letters of Credit.

The issuance of the Certificate of Origin is an important function of the Chamber in international trade. The majority of governments and governing agencies regionally and internationally rely on the network of the Chamber in this respect due primarily to its knowledge, expertise and credible track record.

The fee for this Certificate is S$7.49 for SICCI members and S$10.70 for non-SICCI members, which includes a set of four copies.

TradeNet

The Trade Documentation Division also processes Inward and Outward Permits (also known as Cargo Clearance Permit) through the use of TradeNet. This is an electronic data interchange network which enables documents to be transmitted electronically to government authorities for approval.

The Chamber's members are levied a concessionary fee of S$14.98 while non-SICCI members are required to pay a fee of S$17.12 for this service.

Non-Standard Documents

The Chamber also endorses non-standard documents (up to a maximum of 3 copies) on a case-by-case basis for SICCI members and non-SICCI members. The fee for this specialised service is S$ 53.50.

Competitive Rates and Express Service

In normal circumstances, SICCI endeavours to issue, endorse and certify Certificates of Origin on the same day of their submission.

The service is available to both SICCI members and non-SICCI members. However, the former can avail to it at concessionary rates.

SICCI members can also access the ‘Express Service’ counter at the Chamber. This counter has been specially set up to process urgent Certificates of Origin within 10 minutes of their submission. This quick endorsement and certification is vital for businesses that need to make the declaration on an urgent basis and to ship the goods almost immediately.

Prompt and Professional Service

The application for the issuance, endorsement and certification of Certificate of Origin and other shipping documents is dealt with by authorised SICCI staff in the most prompt and professional manner, and in strict confidentiality.

The staff at SICCI Trade Documentation have many years of service and are highly proficient in their work. Companies can rest assured that they are in good hands at SICCI’s Trade Documentation Division.

Quick and Easy

The Chamber is conviniently located at the heart of Singapore's bustling central business district. It is easily accessible via public or private transport. Situated on the first floor of the Chamber, SICCI Trade Documentation conducts its operations from a nice, elegant and modern office, which provides much comfort and convinience to those availing its services.

Opening Hours

The opening hours for SICCI Trade Documentation are from 9:00am to 6:30pm on weekdays. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

For enquiries, please call 62222855 Ext 150/151 or send an e-mail to tradedocumentation@sicci.com.