CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
ELECTRONIC CERTIFCATES OF ORIGIN


Procedures

  1. Registration of Applicant's Authorised Signatories
  2. Letter of Indemnity/Undertaking
  3. Supporting Documents Required for Verification of Particulars
  4. Chamber to Retain a Copy of Certificate of Origin Issued
  5. Confidentiality
  6. Reservations Regarding the Issuance/Endorsement/Certification of CO/other trade documents
  7. Penalties
  8. Collection Procedures for Electronically Approved COs

Annex (by Letters)

Annex (by Chambers)

Appendix

Checklist

  1. ECO Registration
  2. ECO Application
    1. Locally Manufactured/Processed Goods
    2. Direct Re-Export Goods
    3. 2nd to 3rd Country
    4. Commonwealth Preference Certificate

Other Notes

  1. Retrospective CO
  2. Replacement CO
  3. Chamber Addressee

Procedures

Procedures For Application, Issuance, Endorsement And Certification Under The Electronic Certificate of Origin (ECO) System

In accordance with official conditions, with effect from 25 January 2000, the following constituent Members of the Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore Confederation of Industries and Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, authorised to issue, endorse and certify Electronic Certificates of Origin (COs) and supporting documents, will adopt the following procedures:

  1. Registration of Applicant's Authorised Signatories for the Issuance, Endorsement or Certification of Electronic Certificates of Origin and Issuance of Letters of Indemnity
  2. For both Members and Non-Members

    All applicants, regardless of their membership status, are required to register with the Authorised Organisation electronically for the submission of CO applications under the ECO System.

    • Apply for Electronic Certificates of Origin, or
    • Endorsement, or
    • Certification on Certificates of Origin and supporting documents, and
    • Issue Letters of Indemnity.

    This list is to be submitted by:

    1. If the applicant is an incorporated company
    2. The Chief Executive Officer or his Deputy (whose authorisation may need to be evidenced by an extract of the relevant board resolution, certified by the Company Secretary).

    3. If the applicant is an unincorporated company
    4. The sole proprietor or partner of the firm.

    This list will include the:

    1. Names,
    2. IC Numbers,
    3. Designations,
    4. Specimen signatures of not more than 6 authorised signatories,
    5. Impression of their companies' official rubber stamps,

    and must be updated, before/upon expiry of the validity period, or earlier whenever there are changes, in accordance with a standard format for registration (please see Annex I for Members and Annex IV for Non-Members).

    Original copy of the Registration of Applicant's Authorised Signatories and Company's official rubber stamp is to be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application.



  3. Letter of Indemnity/Undertaking
  4. Letters of Indemnity/Undertaking required from Members and Non-Members must adopt a standard format. The Letters of Indemnity/Undertaking must be signed by either:

    1. If the applicant is an incorporated company
    2. The Chief Executive Officer or his Deputy (whose authorisation may need to be evidenced by an extract of the relevant board resolution, certified by the Company Secretary).

    3. If the applicant is an unincorporated company
    4. The sole proprietor or partner of the firm.

      The Letters of Indemnity/Undertaking must be made on the applicant's original letterhead. Members and Non-Members of the Authorised Organisation should scan continuing Letters of Indemnity/Undertaking as follows :

      1. For Members
      2. Please see formats attached:

        1.   Letter of Indemnity - Annex II
        2.   Letter of Undertaking - Annex III

      3. For Non-Members
      4. Please see formats attached:

        1.   Letter of Indemnity  - Annex V
        2.   Letter of Undertaking  - Annex VI

    Original copies of the Letter of Indemnity and Letter of Undertaking are to be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application.



  5. The Supporting Documents Required For Verification Of Particulars In An Application For An Electronic Certificate of Origin
  6. For both Members and Non-Members

    To avoid any delay in processing applications for the issuance of Electronic Certificates of Origin, applicants are required to ensure that their authorised staff scan the required supporting documents. The various categories of documentation required are itemised below:

    1. When Applying for an Electronic Certificate Of Origin for Locally Manufactured or Processed Goods
    2. The following documents must be scanned: -

      1. Letter of Declaration by a Manufacturer (Annex VII) - to qualify for Singapore origin, a product must have at least 25% local content. The manufacturer must submit this letter to confirm that the goods are locally manufactured by him and have compiled with the origin criteria applicable to the products; or

      2. Letter of Declaration by a Processor (Annex VIII) - applicable for a Certificate of Processing (i.e. "Processed in Singapore") for a product which does not meet the minimum criteria of 25% local content for a Certificate of Origin. The processor must submit this letter to confirm that the goods are locally processed by him and have complied with the origin criteria applicable to the products
      3. These Letters of Declaration may be a yearly declaration (if these are obtainable). Otherwise, a declaration on a per application basis is acceptable.

        The original Yearly Letters of Declaration must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application. This must be updated annually on 1st January and whenever there are any changes during the year; and

      4. Valid Factory Licence or IES's Manufacturer's Registration (where applicable); and

        1. Manufacturer's or Processor's Invoice (if the Applicant is the Manufacturer or Processor); or

        2. Exporter's Invoice (if the Applicant is not the Manufacturer or Processor) and his Supplier's Invoice

      5. Yearly Declaration By Exporter that each ECO application is based on a valid transaction/shipment (Annex IX).
      6. The original Yearly Letter of Declaration must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application. This must be updated annually on 1st January; and

      7. Any other documents as may be deemed necessary. These include Approved Outward Declaration, Packing List, Signed Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Manufacturing Cost Statement etc.

      Supporting documents are to be scanned. The scanned documents must be clear.

      The Authorised Organisation reserves the right to require applicants to produce the originals of supporting documents for its sighting, verification or retention.

      The Authorised Organisation also reserves the right, but has no obligation, to conduct inspection of premises where the goods under application are being manufactured or processed. Applicants are, therefore, required to submit their application before shipment of the goods.


    3. When Applying for an Electronic Certificate of Origin for Goods for Re-Export:
    4. The following documents must be scanned: -

        1. Certificate of Origin from the Supplier's country (where applicable, the date of issue should not be more than 24 months); or

        2. If (a) is not obtainable, Foreign Supplier's Invoice (where applicable, the date of issue should not be more than 24 months); and

      1. In addition to (i), a copy of signed Bill of Lading/Airway Bill from the Supplier's country: or failing which any other documents which may verify the origin of the goods; and

      2. Exporter's Invoice; and

      3. Yearly Declaration By Exporter that each ECO application is based on a valid transaction/shipment (Annex IX).
      4. The original Yearly Letter of Declaration must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application. This must be updated annually on 1st January; and

      5. Any other documents as may be deemed necessary. e.g. Local Supplier's Invoice if the applicant has obtained the goods from a local supplier, Approved Outward/Inward Declarations, Packing List, Outgoing Signed Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, etc.

      Supporting documents are to be scanned. The scanned documents must be clear.

      Before scanning the foreign supporting documents to the Authorised Organisation, the local importer must:

      1. mark "Certified True Copy"
      2. sign, and
      3. affix his Company's official rubber stamp on these documents.

      The Authorised Organisation reserves the right to require applicants to produce the originals of supporting documents for its sighting, verification or retention.

      The Authorised Organisation also reserves the right, but has no obligation, to conduct physical inspection of the goods under application and to verify the particulars furnished by the applicants. Applicants are, therefore, required to submit their application before the shipment of the goods.


    5. When Applying for an Electronic Certificate Of Origin for Direct Shipment from a Second Country to a Third Country:
    6. The following documents must be scanned: -

        1. Either a Certificate of Origin from the Supplier's country, or

        2. A Foreign Supplier's Invoice, and

      1. A copy of a signed Bill of Lading or Airway Bill from the Supplier's country; and

      2. Letter of Credit from the Foreign Importer to the Singapore Exporter (for L/C transactions); and

      3. Exporter's Invoice; and

      4. Any other documents as may be deemed necessary. These include Packing List, etc.

      Supporting documents are to be scanned. The scanned documents must be clear.

      Before scanning the foreign supporting documents to the Authorised Organisation, the local importer must:

      1. mark "Certified True Copy"
      2. sign, and
      3. affix his Company's official rubber stamp on these documents.

      The Authorised Organisation reserves the right to require applicants to produce the originals of supporting documents for its sighting, verification or retention.


    7. When Applying for an Electronic Certificate of Origin for Goods after the 3rd week, but within 3 months from the Date of Shipment, the following conditions must be met:
    8. The applicant must scan the following documents: -

      1. An additional standard Letter of Indemnity which shall also confirm that:
        1. no Certificate of Origin has already been issued earlier for the shipment, and
        2. to give the reason for the late application (to enclose letter of request from foreign buyer where appropriate); and
      2. Copy of a signed Bill of Lading or Airway Bill; and

      3. Any other documents as may be deemed necessary.

      Supporting documents are to be scanned. The scanned documents must be clear.

      Before scanning the foreign supporting documents to the Authorised Organisation, the local importer must:

      1. mark "Certified True Copy"
      2. sign, and
      3. affix his Company's official rubber stamp on these documents.

      The Authorised Organisation reserves the right to require applicants to produce the originals of supporting documents for its sighting, verification or retention.

      Such Certificate of Origin shall be dated as of the date of issue and marked "Issued Retrospectively".



  7. Authorised Organisation to retain a Copy of Electronic Certificate Of Origin Issued or Documents Endorsed or Certified
  8. The Authorised Organisation is required to retain a copy of each Certificate of Origin issued or documents endorsed/certified, together with a set of the relevant supporting documents. Each electronic application for a Certificate of Origin must, therefore, be accompanied by a scanned set of appropriate supporting documents.

    Supporting documents are to be scanned. The scanned documents must be clear.

    Before scanning foreign supporting documents to the Authorised Organisation, the local party who buys directly from the foreign supplier must:

    1. mark "Certified True Copy"
    2. sign, and
    3. affix his Company's official rubber stamp on these documents.

    The Authorised Organisation reserves the right to require applicants to produce the originals of supporting documents for its sighting, verification or retention.

    The originals may be returned together with the endorsed certificates/documents. Copies will be retained by the Authorised Organisation together with the duplicate Certificate of Origin.



  9. Confidentiality
  10. All applications for the issuance, endorsement and certification of Electronic Certificate of Origin/other trade documents will be dealt with in strict confidence by authorised staff of the Authorised Organisation.



  11. Reservations regarding the Issuance, Endorsement and Certification of Electronic CO/other trade documents
  12. The Authorised Organisation also reserves the right to require applicants to produce additional documentary evidence to allow sufficient verification of the particulars submitted/declared.

    The Authorised Organisation also reserves the right at its absolute discretion to decline to issue or endorse or certify an Electronic Certificate of Origin or other trade documents without assigning reasons.

    Occasions may arise when an applicant has difficulty in producing the full supporting documentation listed above. Where applicants have valid reasons for their inability to comply in full, they should consult the Certification Officer of the Authorised Organisation.

    Where the applicant is unable to meet any of the requirements, an Insurance or Banker's Guarantee may be required.



  13. Penalties
  14. Please note that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration in respect of any certificate of origin or certification is:

    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and
    2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.


  15. Collection Procedures for Electronically Approved COs
    1. The Authorised Organisation will release the approved CO(s) in exchange for the Letter of Authorisation (the sample format is available from the ECO System) issued by an Applicant's authorised signatory registered under the ECO System.
    2. The applicant may also need to present:
      1. any other supporting documents required;
      2. original copies of the Registration of the Applicant's Authorised Signatories and Company's official rubber stamp, Letter of Indemnity and Letter of Undertaking, if these have not been submitted prior to the collection of the first approved ECO application.
    3. After collecting the approved CO, the authorised signatory, as named in the CO, must sign it before using the CO for his shipment.



Annex (by Letters)

Annex I - Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories (Members)

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Annex I

SPECIMEN SIGNATURES OF AUTHORISED SIGNATORIES
(TO BE VALID FOR 2 CALENDAR YEARS)
(To Be Typed On Company's Original Letterhead)
MUST BE UPDATED EVERY 2 YEARS ON 1st JANUARY AND WHENEVER
THERE ARE CHANGES DURING THE PERIOD


Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

Signatures of Authorised Signatories for the Application, Certification
and Endorsement of Certificates of Origin/Other Shipping Documents


VALID FROM DD/MM/YYYY TO 31ST DECEMBER YYYY

We confirm that the respective persons named below have been authorised by *the board of directors/the sole proprietor/partners of the *company/firm to make applications, for and on our behalf, for Certificates of Origin or Endorsements or Certifications on Certificates of Origin; to sign all Certificates of Origin and other supporting or shipping documents whatsoever and to issue letters of indemnity in your favour in relation thereto. The authorisations of the respective persons named below have not been revoked and you are entitled to treat such authorisations as remaining valid unless you receive written confirmation from us that any or all of such authorisations has or have been revoked by the *board of directors/sole proprietor/partners of the *company/firm:
 

NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Our Valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) is:  

(Enclosed are copies of the Business/Company Registration Cert. and official letter from Customs on the Unique Entity Number (UEN))


Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex II - Letters of Indemnity [To be valid for 2 calendar years] (Members)

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Annex II

LETTER OF INDEMNITY (TO BE VALID FOR 2 CALENDAR YEARS)
(To Be Typed On Company's Original Letterhead)

Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

  1. In consideration of your issuing, endorsing or certifying at our request such certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and all other documents whatsoever required of you by us during the period from DD/MM/YYYY to 31 December YYYY, we hereby undertake to fully indemnify you and to keep you fully indemnified against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, expenses, loss, damages, costs, charges and liabilities whatsoever which may be taken or made against you or incurred or become payable by you by reason of or on account of or arising out of your issuing, endorsing or certifying the aforesaid documents.
  2. We are members of your Chamber/Association since:  
    Our Valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) is:  

    Documentary evidence on the above is attached.

  3. We declare that the information contained in all our applications for any such certificates or certifications as referred to above is true and correct.
  4. We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:
    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and
    2. on the second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex III - Letter of Undertaking (Members)

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Annex III

XXXXX Electronic CO (ECO) Documentation Services

Letter of Undertaking
(To be valid for 2 calendar years)

(To Be Typed on User's Letterhead)


Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

Name of Authorised Organisation
Address
Address
Singapore xxxxxx



Dear Sirs

XXXXX ELECTRONIC CO (ECO) DOCUMENTATION SERVICES
LETTER OF UNDERTAKING
VALID FROM DD/MM/YYYY TO 31 DECEMBER YYYY

In consideration of your processing, endorsing, issuing or certifying at our request such electronic applications and amendments and cancellations to such approved applications to the [Insert the Name of the Authorised Organisation] (XXXXX) for Electronic Certificates of Origin (ECO) and all other documents as may be requested by us, we hereby: -


  1. Agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions as specified in your document entitled XXXXX Electronic CO (ECO) Documentation Services: Terms and Conditions (Appendix A);

  2. Undertake to fully indemnify XXXXX and to keep you fully indemnified against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, expenses, losses, damages, costs, fines, penalties, charges and liabilities whatsoever which may be taken or made against you or incurred or become payable by you by reason of or on account of or arising out of your processing, endorsing, issuing or certifying our ECO and all other applications including amendments and cancellations of ECOs processed by XXXXX or any matter relating thereto, your issuing of any documents whatsoever relating thereto, and any declaration made therein; and the performance or non-performance of the computer system, programming and communications facilities required for the operation of the said Services (the System);

  3. Declare and undertake to ensure that the particulars and statements as provided, made or declared by us or our representatives to you in connection with all our ECO and all other applications including amendments and cancellations of ECOs processed by XXXXX are and shall be true and correct;

  4. Undertake to protect and accept full responsibility, at all times, for the confidentiality of the User ID No. and Password issued by CrimsonLogic eTrade (Asia) Pte Ltd to our authorised staff and ensure control of both User ID No. and Password for authorised access to the Services, and as such,

  5. Undertake to fully indemnify XXXXX for any damages or claim by any party arising out of any unauthorised use of the confidential ID No. and Password.

We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:


  1. on the first conviction, fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and

  2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely



_________________________
Applicant's Rubber Stamp

Signature of Authorised Signatory (1)

Name of Authorised Signatory

Designation of Authorised Signatory (2)



Note:

XXXXX Insert the abbreviation of the specific Authorised Organisation.

(1) 

If the applicant is an incorporated company, the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman, Executive President or any authorised person whose authority must be evidenced by an extract of the relevant board resolution certified by the company secretary or, if the applicant is an unincorporated firm, the sole proprietor or a partner of the firm.

(2)

As proof of the designation, this letter must be accompanied by a certified copy of Form 49, Form 49A or Form D, extracted from the Registry of Companies and Businesses or an extract of a board resolution certified by the company secretary indicating the appointment, as the case may be.




Annex IV - Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories (Non-Members)

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Annex IV

SPECIMEN SIGNATURES OF AUTHORISED SIGNATORIES
[TO BE VALID FOR .......... CALENDAR YEAR(S)]
(To Be Typed On Company's Original Letterhead)
MUST BE UPDATED ........................... ON 1st JANUARY AND WHENEVER
THERE ARE CHANGES DURING THE PERIOD

Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir
Signatures of Authorised Signatories for the Application, Certification and Endorsement of Certificates of Origin/Other Shipping Documents


VALID FROM DD/MM/YYYY TO 31ST DECEMBER YYYY

We confirm that the respective persons named below have been authorised by *the board of directors/the sole proprietor/partners of the *company/firm to make applications, for and on our behalf, for Certificates of Origin or Endorsements or Certifications on Certificates of Origin; to sign all Certificates of Origin and other supporting or shipping documents whatsoever and to issue letters of indemnity in your favour in relation thereto. The authorisations of the respective persons named below have not been revoked and you are entitled to treat such authorisations as remaining valid unless you receive written confirmation from us that any or all of such authorisations has or have been revoked by the *board of directors/sole proprietor/partners of the *company/firm:
 

NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Our Valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) is:  

(Enclosed are copies of the Business/Company Registration Cert. and official letter from Customs on the Unique Entity Number (UEN))


Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex V - Letters of Indemnity [To be valid for .......... calendar year(s)] (Non-Members)

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Annex V

LETTER OF INDEMNITY [TO BE VALID FOR .......... CALENDAR YEAR(S)]
(To Be Typed On Company's Original Letterhead)

Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

  1. In consideration of your issuing, endorsing or certifying at our request such certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and all other documents whatsoever required of you by us during the period from DD/MM/YYYY to 31 December YYYY, we hereby undertake to fully indemnify you and to keep you fully indemnified against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, expenses, loss, damages, costs, charges and liabilities whatsoever which may be taken or made against you or incurred or become payable by you by reason of or on account of or arising out of your issuing, endorsing or certifying the aforesaid documents.
  2. We are members of your Chamber/Association since:  
    Our Valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) is:  

    Documentary evidence on the above is attached.

  3. We declare that the information contained in all our applications for any such certificates or certifications as referred to above is true and correct.

  4. We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:
    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and
    2. on the second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex VI - Letter of Undertaking (Non-Members)

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Annex VI

XXXXX Electronic CO (ECO) Documentation Services

Letter of Undertaking
[To be valid for ___________ calendar year(s)]

(To Be Typed on User's Letterhead)


Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

Name of Authorised Organisation
Address
Address
Singapore xxxxxx



Dear Sirs

XXXXX ELECTRONIC CO (ECO) DOCUMENTATION SERVICES
LETTER OF UNDERTAKING
VALID FROM DD/MM/YYYY TO 31 DECEMBER YYYY

In consideration of your processing, endorsing, issuing or certifying at our request such electronic applications and amendments and cancellations to such approved applications to the [Insert the Name of the Authorised Organisation] (XXXXX) for Electronic Certificates of Origin (ECO) and all other documents as may be requested by us, we hereby:-


  1. Agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions as specified in your document entitled XXXXX Electronic CO (ECO) Documentation Services: Terms and Conditions (Appendix A);

  2. Undertake to fully indemnify XXXXX and to keep you fully indemnified against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, expenses, losses, damages, costs, fines, penalties, charges and liabilities whatsoever which may be taken or made against you or incurred or become payable by you by reason of or on account of or arising out of your processing, endorsing, issuing or certifying our ECO and all other applications including amendments and cancellations of ECOs processed by XXXXX or any matter relating thereto, your issuing of any documents whatsoever relating thereto, and any declaration made therein; and the performance or non-performance of the computer system, programming and communications facilities required for the operation of the said Services (the System);

  3. Declare and undertake to ensure that the particulars and statements as provided, made or declared by us or our representatives to you in connection with all our ECO and all other applications including amendments and cancellations of ECOs processed by XXXXX are and shall be true and correct;

  4. Undertake to protect and accept full responsibility, at all times, for the confidentiality of the User ID No. and Password issued by CrimsonLogic eTrade (Asia) Pte Ltd to our authorised staff and ensure control of both User ID No. and Password for authorised access to the Services, and as such,

  5. Undertake to fully indemnify XXXXX for any damages or claim by any party arising out of any unauthorised use of the confidential ID No. and Password.

We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:


  1. on the first conviction, fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and

  2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely

____________________
Applicant's Rubber Stamp

Signature of Authorised Signatory (1)

Name of Authorised Signatory

Designation of Authorised Signatory (2)



Note:

XXXXX Insert the abbreviation of the specific Authorised Organisation.

(1) 

If the applicant is an incorporated company, the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman, Executive President or any authorised person whose authority must be evidenced by an extract of the relevant board resolution certified by the company secretary or, if the applicant is an unincorporated firm, the sole proprietor or a partner of the firm.

(2)

As proof of the designation, this letter must be accompanied by a certified copy of Form 49, Form 49A or Form D, extracted from the Registry of Companies and Businesses or an extract of a board resolution certified by the company secretary indicating the appointment, as the case may be.




Annex VII - Letter of Declaration by a Manufacturer (Members/Non-Members)

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* Chambers not listed here do not have their own Annex VII forms.


Annex VII

(To be typed on Company's original letterhead)


YEARLY LETTER OF DECLARATION BY A MANUFACTURER

MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY ON 1ST JANUARY AND
WHENEVER THERE ARE CHANGES DURING THE YEAR


Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

CONFIRMATION OF MANUFACTURE
VALID FROM 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER YYYY

  1. We declare that the product(s) listed below is/are manufactured by us and comply with the origin criteria for the issue of a Certificate of Origin:
  2. Description of Goods




    Our factory is located at:  
     

    We forward a copy of the Certificate of Registration of a Factory issued by the Ministry of Manpower.

  3. We are aware that this Letter of Declaration is issued for the purpose of obtaining Electronic Certificates of Origin for our products during the year. We declare that the information given above/contained in all our ECO applications for the Certificates or certifications is true and correct.
  4. We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:
    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and
    2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp


Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex VIII - Letter of Declaration by a Processor (Members/Non-Members)

Note: The following form shows a generic template for Annex VIII which you may modify and send to the respective chamber addressee.

For specific Annex VIII forms tied directly to a chamber*, please refer to the following links:

* Chambers not listed here do not have their own Annex VIII forms.


Annex VIII

(To be typed on Company's original letterhead)


YEARLY LETTER OF DECLARATION BY A PROCESSOR

MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY ON 1ST JANUARY AND
WHENEVER THERE ARE CHANGES DURING THE YEAR


Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

CONFIRMATION OF PROCESSING
VALID FROM 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER YYYY

  1. We declare that the product(s) listed below is/are processed by us and comply with the origin criteria for the issue of a Certificate of Origin:
  2. Description of Goods




    Our factory is located at:  
     

    We forward a copy of the Certificate of Registration of a Factory issued by the Ministry of Manpower.

  3. We are aware that this Letter of Declaration is issued for the purpose of obtaining Electronic Certificates of Origin for our products during the year. We declare that the information given above/contained in all our ECO applications for the Certificates or certifications is true and correct.

  4. We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:

    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and

    2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex IX - Yearly Declaration by Exporter on Validity of Transaction/Shipment (Members/Non-Members)

Note: The following form shows a generic template for Annex IX which you may modify and send to the respective chamber addressee.

For specific Annex IX forms tied directly to a chamber*, please refer to the following links:

* Chambers not listed here do not have their own Annex IX forms.


Annex IX

(To be typed on Company's original letterhead)



YEARLY DECLARATION BY EXPORTER
ON VALIDITY OF TRANSACTION/SHIPMENT

MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY ON 1ST JANUARY

Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

DECLARATION BY EXPORTER ON VALIDITY OF TRANSACTION/SHIPMENT
VALID FROM 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER YYYY

  1. We declare that for every Electronic Certificate of Origin that we apply for our export, it is based on a valid transaction/shipment.

  2. We are aware that the Authorised Organisation reserves the right to require applicants to produce additional documentary evidence to allow sufficient verification of the particulars submitted/declared.

  3. We are aware that this Declaration is issued for the purpose of obtaining Electronic Certificates of Origin for our exports during the year. We declare that the information given above/contained in all our ECO applications for the Certificates or certifications is true and correct.

  4. We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:

    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and

    2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.

Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex X - Letter of Declaration by a Supplier (Members/Non-Members)

Note: The following form shows a generic template for Annex X which you may modify and send to the respective chamber addressee.

For specific Annex X forms tied directly to a chamber*, please refer to the following links:

* Chambers not listed here do not have their own Annex X forms.


Annex X

(To be typed on Company's original letterhead)



YEARLY LETTER OF DECLARATION BY A SUPPLIER

MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY ON 1ST JANUARY

Date of Issuance : DD/MM/YYYY

To : Addressee



Dear Sir

LETTER OF DECLARATION AS A SUPPLIER

  1. We declare that the product(s) listed below is/are made in (Country of Origin) and comply with the origin criteria for the issue of a Certificate of Origin :

    Description of Goods Quantity Supplied to Exporter Country of Origin





  2. We confirm that we are only the supplier and not the manufacturer of the goods.

  3. Our Invoice No. _________________________________ dated ___________________ is attached.

  4. We are aware that this Letter of Declaration is issued for the purpose of obtaining a Certificates of Origin for our products. We declare that the information given above/ is true and correct.

  5. We are aware that under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, the penalty for making a false declaration is:

    1. on the first conviction, a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or 3 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both; and

    2. on the second and subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding S$200,000 or 4 times the value of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, whichever is greater, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.


Yours Sincerely

Signature of Authorised Signatory
Company's Official Rubber Stamp

Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation of Authorised Signatory


* To delete whichever is not appropriate.




Annex (by Chambers)

Annex XI - Letters by Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)

The following forms are provided by the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.


SICCI Letter of Undertaking (Members/Non-Members)
SICCI General Link to Forms

The general link above encompasses the following:

  • SICCI Letter of Indemnity (Members/Non-Members),
  • SICCI Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories (Members/Non-Members)

If you require forms not provided by SICCI, please refer to Annex (by Letters).



Annex XII - Letters by Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC)

The following forms are provided by the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.


SICC Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories (Members/Non-Members)
SICC Letter of Indemnity (Members/Non-Members)
SICC Letter of Undertaking (Members/Non-Members)
SICC Letter of Declaration by a Manufacturer
SICC Yearly Declaration by Exporter on Validity of Transaction/Shipment

If you require forms not provided by SICC, please refer to Annex (by Letters).



Annex XIII - Letters by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)

The following forms are provided by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation.


SMF Letter of Undertaking (Members/Non-Members)
SMF General Link to Forms

The general link above encompasses the following:

  • SMF Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories (Members/Non-Members),
  • SMF Letter of Indemnity (Members/Non-Members),
  • SMF Letter of Declaration by Manufacturer,
  • SMF Letter of Declaration by Manufacturer's Representative,
  • SMF Letter of Declaration by Exporter (Foreign Origin Goods),
  • SMF Letter of Declaration by Supplier,
  • SMF Late Application,
  • SMF Cancellation,
  • SMF Letter of Confirmation of Processing (Declaration by Processor),
  • SMF Letter of Confirmation of Printing

If you require forms not provided by SMF, please refer to Annex (by Letters).



Annex XIV - Letters by Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI)

The following forms are provided by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.


SCCCI Procedures for Application, Issuance, Endorsement and Certification
SCCCI Annex I - Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories (Members/Non-Members)
SCCCI Annex II - Letter of Indemnity (Members)
SCCCI Annex III - Letter of Indemnity (Non-Members)
SCCCI Annex IV - Letter of Declaration by Manufacturer
SCCCI Annex V_1 - Letter of Declaration as a Supplier (Foreign Origin Goods)
SCCCI Annex V_2 - Letter of Declaration as a Supplier (Singapore Origin Goods)
SCCCI Annex VI - Guide to Origin Criteria
SCCCI Annex VII - Manufacturing Cost Statement
SCCCI Annex VIII Letter of Undertaking (Members/Non-Members)
原产地证书申请签证手续

If you require forms not provided by SCCCI, please refer to Annex (by Letters).



Annex XV - Letters by Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI)

The following forms are provided by the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.


SMCCI General Link to Forms

The general link above encompasses the following:

  • SMCCI CO Guidelines,
  • Specimen Signatures of Authorized Signatories.pdf,
  • Letter of Indemnity for SMCCI Members Only.pdf,
  • Letter of Indemnity for Non-Members Only.pdf,
  • Letter of Declaration by Manufacturer.pdf,
  • Letter of Declaration by Supplier.pdf,
  • Letter of Declaration by Exporter for Foreign Origin of Goods.pdf,
  • Letter of Manufacturing Cost Statement.pdf,
  • Letter for Late Application.pdf,
  • Letter for Cancellation.pdf

If you require forms not provided by SMCCI, please refer to Annex (by Letters).



Appendix

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions

Note: The following form shows a generic template for Appendix A which you may modify and use accordingly. You may also download the template here.


APPENDIX A

XXXXX Electronic CO (ECO) Documentation Services

Terms and Conditions


  1. Definition of Terms
  2. The following words and expressions shall have meanings hereby assigned to them except where the context otherwise requires:

    'XXXXX'

    means the specific Authorised Organisation named in the Letter of Undertaking.

    'Customs'

    means Singapore Customs.

    'GeTS'

    means CrimsonLogic eTrade (Asia) Pte Ltd.

    'Services'

    means the electronic CO documentation services which comprise the processing, endorsing, issuing or certifying by XXXXX, the ECO and other applications of the User including amendments and cancellations of ECOs processed by XXXXX; the issuing of any documents whatsoever relating thereto and the making of any declaration therein.

    'System'

    means the computer system, programming and communications facilities required by XXXXX for the operation of the Services.

    'User'

    means the party who furnishes the XXXXX a Letter of Undertaking in the form specified in Annex III (Letter of Undertaking) / Annex I (Specimen Signatures of Authorised Signatories) for the purpose of using the Services.

  3. Scope of Services
  4. XXXXX reserves the right to modify, enhance and withdraw the Services without prior notice to the User.

  5. Registration
  6. 3.1 
    The User shall have:
    1. registered with XXXXX electronically for submission of ECO applications;
    2. registered with GeTS as a ECO System user;
    3. a valid c) a valid Business Registration No. (Certificate of Incorporation as a Company/Certificate of Registration of Business from the Registrar of Companies and Businesses); and
    4. d) Singapore Customs letter confirming the UEN for import and export activities.
    3.2

    The User is responsible for the confidentiality of the Password associated with the User ID No. assigned by GeTS.  He shall not disclose them nor cause them to be disclosed to any other person.  He shall exercise care to ensure the security and confidentiality of the Password associated with the User ID No. and prevent any unauthorised access to the system.  He shall change the Password if he discovers, has reason to suspect, that another person knows such Password.  It shall not be a defence for the User to allege that his User ID No. and Password were used without his knowledge or that he did not consent to the declaration made.

  7. Liabilities
  8. 4.1

    In no event shall XXXXX be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of savings, or any claim made on the User by any other parties, arising from the use of the Services or System even though XXXXX may have been notified of such damages or claim.

    4.2

    In no event shall XXXXX be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of savings, or any claim made on the User by any other parties, caused by or arising from the performance or non-performance of the Services or the System, even though XXXXX may have been notified of such damages or claim.

    4.3

    In no event shall XXXXX be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of savings, or any claim made on the User by any other parties, caused by or arising from the unauthorised use of the confidential User ID No. and Password issued by GeTS to the User's authorised staff.

    The User shall indemnify XXXXX for any damages or claim made by any party arising out of such unauthorised use.

    4.4

    The User shall fully indemnify XXXXX against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, expenses, losses, damages, costs, fines, penalties, charges and liabilities whatsoever which may be taken or made against XXXXX or incurred or become payable by XXXXX arising from the performance or non-performance of the Services or System or any other matter relating thereto.

    4.5

    The User shall ensure that the particulars and statements as provided, made or declared by the User or its representatives to XXXXX in connection with applications of the User for ECO including amendments and cancellations of ECOs processed by XXXXX and any other documents via the use of the Services are and shall be true and correct.

  9. Endorsement Fee
  10. The terms of payment shall be through the Inter-Bank Giro (IBG) System which is administered by GeTS. Therefore, you must ensure that your account has sufficient funds to meet the payment.

  11. General
  12. 6.1

    XXXXX reserves the right not to process the ECO application if the User does not have sufficient funds to meet payment or for any other reason.

    6.2

    The User shall ensure that there are no unauthorised additions, alterations, amendments to or cancellations of the ECO unless prior approval is obtained from XXXXX.

    6.3

    If the ECO is not used, the User shall return the ECO to the XXXXX for its cancellation.

    6.4

    The User shall comply with and be bound by all the Terms and Conditions herein.

    6.5

    XXXXX reserves the right to add, alter, vary and/or modify any or all of the above Terms and Conditions at any time at its discretion and such additions, alterations, variations and modifications when made shall be communicated to the User and shall then be deemed to be part of these Terms and Conditions and the User shall be bound by the same.

    Note:

    XXXXX - Indicates the abbreviation of the specific Authorised Organisation named in the Letter of Undertaking.




Appendix B - Manufacturing Cost Statement for Export of Products

Note: The following form shows an example for Appendix B which you may modify and send to the respective chamber addressee.

For specific Appendix B forms tied directly to a chamber*, please refer to the following links:

* Chambers not listed here do not have their own Appendix B forms.


APPENDIX B

Manufacturing Cost Statement for CP to Mauritius

MANUFACTURING COST STATEMENT FOR EXPORT OF PRODUCTS
UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PREFERENCE SCHEME TO MAURITIUS



Name of Manufacturer:  _______________________________ UEN:  _______________________________
Description of Product:  _______________________________ HS Code:  _______________________________
Model No:  _______________________________ Unit Price:  S$_______________________(FOB)
Country Exported To:  _______________________________

This Manufacturing Cost Statement is for:  _________________________ Units (s)
Date of Manufacturing Cost Statement:  ____________________________

 

Country of Origin

Supplier's Name
(If Locally Manufactured)

Unit Cost (CIF)

 

Local Content

Foreign Content

Total

1. Raw Materials (Please give detailed breakdown)

 

 

 

 

 

2. Direct Labour Cost:
- Wages
- Other benefits (CPF, medical benefits, etc)
(Please give detailed breakdown)

 

 

 

 

 

3. Direct Overhead Cost:
e.g. Factory rent, depreciation costs, maintenance)
(Please give detailed breakdown)

 

 

 

 

 

4. Ex-Factory Cost (1+2+3)

 

 

 

 

 

5. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

6. Ex-Factory Price (4+5)

 

 

 

 

 


Calculations:

Local Content = Local Material Cost + Direct Labour & Direct Overheads × 100 = ____ %
Ex-Factory Cost
We note that this Manufacturing Cost Statement is prepared by: ______________________________________
Signature: ____________________ Tel: ___________________


Declaration:

We declare that the information provided by us is true and correct.  We will permit, as and when required, inspection of our factory/goods by officers of the (Name of the Authorised Organisation) and undertake to maintain up-to-date costing records.  We note that the cost statement together with the supporting invoices must be submitted to the (Name of the Authorised Organisation) at least 2 weeks before shipment of the products.


     
Signature & Name of Managing Director   Signature & Name of Accountant



Checklist

  1. Checklist Under ECO Registration Module
    1. For Both Members and Non-Members of the Authorised Organisation:

      The following documents are to be scanned upon ECO Registration:

      1. Valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) Certificate (to be updated upon expiry of the validity period), and

      2. Valid Factory Licence or IES's Manufacturer's Registration (to be updated upon expiry of the validity period), if applicable.

    2. For Members of the Authorised Organisation:

      The following documents are to be scanned upon ECO Registration:

      1. * Registration of Applicant's authorised signatories and Company's official rubber stamp (Annex I of CO Procedures refers), and
      2. * Letter of Indemnity
      3.    A continuing Letter of Indemnity (Annex II of CO Procedures refers), and

      4. * Letter of Undertaking
      5.    A continuing Letter of Undertaking (Annex III refers)

    3. For Non-Members of the Authorised Organisation:

      The following documents are to be scanned upon ECO Registration:

      1. * Registration of Applicant's authorised signatories and Company's official rubber stamp (Annex IV of CO Procedures refers), and
      2. * Letter of Indemnity
      3.    A continuing Letter of Indemnity (Annex V of CO Procedures refers), and

      4. * Letter of Undertaking
      5.    A continuing Letter of Undertaking (Annex VI of CO Procedures refers)

    * The original copy of this document must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application.



  2. Checklist Under ECO Application Module
  3. Checklist for the submission of required documents for:

    1. Locally Manufactured of Processed Goods

      The following supporting documents must be scanned: -

      1. * Yearly Letter of Declaration by a Manufacturer or Processor (Annex VII or Annex VIII of CO Procedures refers), if the applicant is able to obtain this on a yearly basis (otherwise, a declaration on a per application basis is acceptable); and
      2. Valid Factory Licence, or IES's Manufacturer's Registration; and
        1. Manufacturer's or Processor's Invoice (if the Applicant is the Manufacturer or Processor); or

        2. Exporter's Invoice (if the Applicant is not the Manufacturer or Processor; and
      3. Supplier's Invoice (if the Applicant is not the Manufacturer or Processor), and
      4. * Yearly Declaration by Exporter that each ECO application is based on a valid transaction/shipment (Annex IX of CO Procedures refers).

      * The original copy of this document must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application.


    2. Direct Re-Export Goods

      The following supporting documents must be scanned: -

        1. Foreign CO; or

        2. Foreign Supplier's Invoice; and
      1. Foreign Signed Bill of Lading or Airway Bill; and
      2. Exporter's Invoice; and
      3. Local Supplier's Invoice (if the Applicant obtains goods from a local supplier); and
      4. * Yearly Declaration by Exporter that each ECO application is based on a valid transaction/shipment (Annex IX of CO Procedures refers).

      NOTE: Foreign supporting documents that are scanned:

      1. They must be clear copies.
      2. Before scanning to the Authorised Organisation, local importer must:

        1. mark "Certified True Copy",
        2. sign, and
        3. affix company's official rubber stamp on these documents

      * The original copy of this document must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application.


    3. 2nd to 3nd Country

      The following supporting documents must be scanned: -

        1. Foreign CO; or

        2. Foreign Supplier's Invoice, and
      1. Foreign Signed Bill of Lading or Airway Bill; and
      2. Letter of Credit from the Foreign Importer to the Singapore Exporter (for L/C transactions); and
      3. Exporter's Invoice

      NOTE: Foreign supporting documents that are scanned:

      1. They must be clear copies.
      2. Before scanning to the Authorised Organisation, local importer must:

        1. mark "Certified True Copy",
        2. sign, and
        3. affix company's official rubber stamp on these documents

    4. Commonwealth Preference Certificate

      The following supporting documents must be scanned: -

        1. For goods manufactured by a factory not registered with IES

          A Manufacturing Cost Statement (attached Appendix B refers) of the product,

          NOTE: This Manufacturing Cost Statement is to be valid for 1 year and shall be updated annually, or earlier whenever there are changes.); or

        2. For goods manufactured by a factory registered with IES

          A copy of IES's approval letter for the product's Manufacturing Cost Statement; and

      1. Valid Factory Licence or IES's Manufacturer's Registration; and
        1. Manufacturer's Invoice (if the Applicant is not the Manufacturer); or
        2. Exporter's Invoice (if the Applicant is not the Manufacturer); and
      2. Supplier's Invoice (if the Applicant is not the Manufacturer); and
      3. * Yearly Declaration by Exporter that each ECO application is based on a valid transaction/shipment. (Annex IX of CO Procedures refers).

      * The original copy of this document must be filed with the Authorised Organisation before making the first electronic CO application or upon collection of the first approved ECO application.




    Other Notes

    1. Retrospective CO
      1. When a CO is applied after the 3rd week from the date of shipment, such CO shall be marked "Issued Retrospectively".
      2. For COs issued retrospectively, please observe the time limit of 3 months from the date of shipment.
      3. An additional standard Letter of Indemnity shall also:
        1. confirm that no CO has already been issued earlier for the shipment, and

        2. give the reason for the late application (to enclose letter of request from the foreign buyer, where appropriate).


    2. Replacement CO
    3. Applicants who require this are to contact the Authorised Organisation for further advice. Meanwhile, please do not transmit any application.


    4. Chamber Addressee

    5. Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
      (SICCI)


      The Chief Executive Officer
      Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
      31 Stanley Street
      SICCI Building
      Singapore 068740
      Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
      (SICC)


      The Chief Executive
      Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
      6 Raffles Quay #10-01
      Singapore 048580
       
      Singapore Manufacturing Federation
      (SMF)


      The Secretary-General
      Singapore Manufacturing Federation
      2985 Jalan Bukit Merah
      Singapore 159457
      Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
      (SCCCI)


      The Secretary-General
      Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
      9 Jurong Town Hall Road
      #04-01 Trade Association Hub
      Jurong Town Hall
      Singapore 609431
       
      Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
      (SMCCI)


      The Executive Director
      Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
      15 Jalan Pinang
      Singapore 199147