Weight Certificate

A Weight Certificate is a written document issued by a third-party inspection agency (such as SGS, BV, CCIC, etc.) or an official commodity inspection authority, certifying the actual weight of the goods. In foreign trade, it is commonly used in transactions involving bulk cargo, commodities (such as minerals, grain, chemicals), or goods priced by weight, serving as an important basis for settlement between buyer and seller, customs declaration, claims, and negotiation under letters of credit. Usage scenarios include: letters of credit requiring submission of a weight certificate, contracts stipulating that the weight certificate serves as the basis for payment, and customs declaration requiring weight proof. Precautions: The weight certificate must be issued by the institution designated in the contract or letter of credit; the weight data on the certificate must be consistent with other documents (such as the bill of lading, invoice, packing list); attention should be paid to distinguishing between 'shipped weight' and 'landed weight', as well as 'net weight' and 'gross weight'. Unlike a 'Quality Certificate', a weight certificate only certifies weight and does not involve quality indicators; unlike a 'Packing List', which is issued by the seller themselves, a weight certificate is usually issued by an independent third party and carries higher credibility.