Trade Documentation

One-Stop Solution for Trade Documentation

As an authorised Trade Documentation agent by Singapore Customs, SICCI is able to issue, endorse and certify trade and shipping documentations at its Trade Documentation Centre – located conveniently in the heart of Singapore’s business district.

Members can enjoy up to 25% in discounts on trade documentation services – equivalent to $1,800 in savings per year!

Services and Activities

The Chamber is authorized to issue a variety of trade and shipping documentations for both locally-manufactured and re-export goods, as well as for direct shipments from a second or third country.

A Certificate of Origin (CO) 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. COs may be requested by Customs administrations, importers, freight forwarders or banks for clearance of Letters of Credit.

The issuance of the COs 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 a Certificate of Origin is:
S$11.00* for SICCI members
S$14.00* for non-SICCI members

Express Service (9.30 am – 4.30 pm) for Certificate of Origin is offered at:
S$18.00* for SICCI Members
S$21.00* for non-SICCI members

Express Service (8.30 am – 9.30 am / 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm) for Certificate of Origin is offered at:
S$20.00* for SICCI Members
S$23.00* for non-SICCI members

All COs are issued in a set of four copies.

You can apply for a CO by registering with SICCI via email at sue@sicci.com

* All prices are inclusive of GST until 31st December 2023.

The Chamber provides online application for Certificates of Origin with effect from 1st October 2013.  These Electronic Certificates of Origin (ECOs) eliminate travelling time and reduce paperwork, allowing you to enjoy significant savings in time and cost. You can print the certified CO directly at your office.

The fee for this Certificate is:
S$11.00 for Members
S$14.00 for Non-Members

You can apply for an ECO by registering with SICCI via email at sue@sicci.com

* All prices are inclusive of GST until 31st December 2023.

The Chamber provides online application for Digital Endorsement of Invoice, Packing List and Health Certificate. You can print the approved Digital Documents on your letterhead directly at your office.

The fee for the digital endorsement is:
S$11.00 for Members
$14.00 for Non-Members

All documents are issued in a set of four copies.

You can apply for digital endorsement by registering with SICCI via email at sue@sicci.com

*All prices are inclusive of GST until 31st December 2023.

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$19.00* while non-SICCI members are required to pay a fee of S$22.00* for this service.

You can apply for this permit by registering with SICCI via email at sue@sicci.com

* All prices are inclusive of GST until 31st December 2023.

FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN VIA TRADENET

The Chamber provides the application for FTA Certificate of Origin with effect from 15 May 2017. FTA is making your Export Cheaper by eliminating import duties. FTA is giving easier entry into each other’s market and can allow for increased in export quotas. FTA ensure business stability. Countries have the right to increase/reduce import duties. Such decisions can severely affect long-term exports into these markets. FTA preferential rates are legal binding and countries have to abide by the concessions offered and this ensures stability for exporters in the long run.

The types of FTA Certificate of Origin:

  • ASEAN Trade In Goods Agreement (ATIGA) (Form D)
  • Preferential CO under the Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
  • ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) (Form E)
  • Preferential CO under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)
  • ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA) (Form AK)
  • ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) (Form AJ)
  • ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA) (Form AI)
  • ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) (Form AANZ)
  • RCEP – Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
  • All Back-to-Back FTA Certificate of Origin.

FTA Prices include:

Free Trade Agreement CO (FTA CO)

S$27.00* per set for SICCI Members
S$30.00* per set for non-SICCI members

FTA Special (FTA CO & Permit)

S$38.00* per set for SICCI Members
S$40.00* per set for non-SICCI members

You can apply for FTA CO by registering with SICCI via email at sue@sicci.com

* All prices are Inclusive of GST until 31st Dec 2023.

The Chamber also endorses non-standard documents (up to a maximum of 3 copies) on a case-by-case basis for both SICCI members and non-members. The fee for this specialised service is S$ 58.00.

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.

You can apply for non-standard document endorsement by registering with SICCI via email at sue@sicci.com

*All Prices are inclusive of GST until 31st December 2023.

Our Working Hours

Monday – Friday
8.30 am to 7.00 pm

Closed on Saturday Sunday & Public Holidays

For more info
Call 62222855 ext 2026/2027/2028/2029

Or send an email to sue@sicci.com

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