Certificate of Weight

A Certificate of Weight is a written document issued by an independent inspection agency (such as SGS or CCIC) or by the exporter/manufacturer, certifying the actual weight of goods. It is commonly used in the trade of bulk cargo (e.g., ore, grain, fertilizer), commodities, and goods priced by weight, serving as proof of the seller's delivered weight and as the basis for the buyer's payment, customs declaration, and claims. Usage scenarios include: letters of credit requiring a Certificate of Weight as a negotiating document; buyer and seller agreeing to settle payment based on the Certificate of Weight at the port of shipment; customs verifying the weight of bulk goods. Precautions: The Certificate of Weight must be issued by the institution specified in the contract or letter of credit, and the weight data on the certificate must be consistent with the invoice, packing list, bill of lading, etc.; if it is a clean weight certificate, the tare deduction must be stated. Difference from Certificate of Quality: A Certificate of Weight only certifies weight, while a Certificate of Quality certifies quality indicators. Relationship with Inspection Certificate: A Certificate of Weight is a specific type of inspection certificate.