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Important Advisory: Rules of Origin for Singapore-Manufactured Goods
As part of Singapore Customs’ ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity of our trade facilitation framework, we wish to remind all exporters, manufacturers, and trade documentation agents of the following:
1. Adherence to Importing Country Regulations
All Singapore-based businesses engaged in international trade must ensure compliance with the import regulations of their destination markets. Trade practices must be conducted with full transparency and in accordance with international rules.
2. Misuse of Singapore Origin Status
Singapore Customs does not condone the misuse of Singapore’s name to circumvent tariffs or trade regulations. Any attempt to falsely declare goods as of Singapore origin for preferential treatment under Free Trade Agreements is a serious breach of compliance.
3. Clarification on Ordinary Certificate of Origin (CO)
For detailed guidance on the origin criteria under the Ordinary CO scheme for goods claiming Singapore origin, please consult the Rules of Origin Handbook published by Singapore Customs.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to [email protected].
Requirements / Conditions
By submitting your CO application to SICC, you are hereby undertaking and agreeing to the following:
- SICC to retain a copy of Certificate of Origin issued or documents endorsed or certified.
SICC 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 application for a Certificate of Origin together with an appropriate set of supporting documents must, therefore, be accompanied by a duplicate copy/set.
Wherever applicable, the originals of supporting documents are to be submitted. If they are not available, photocopies are acceptable provided they are clear, marked and signed “Certified True Copy” by an authorized signatory and stamped with the company’s official rubber stamp.
Applicants may also need to bring the originals of supporting documents for sighting by SICC. The originals may be returned together with the endorsed certificates/documents. Copies will be retained by SICC together with the duplicate Certificate of Origin.
- Reservations regarding the issue of Certificates
SICC reserves the right to require applicants to produce additional documentary evidence to allow sufficient verification of the particulars submitted.
SICC also reserves the right at its absolute discretion to decline to issue or endorse or certify a Certificate of Origin or other trade documents without assigning any reasons.
Occasions may arise when an applicant has difficulty in producing the full supporting documentation required. Where applicants have valid reasons for their inability to comply in full, they should consult our Certification Officer.
Where the applicant is unable to meet any of the requirements, an Insurance or Banker’s Guarantee may be required.
- Confidentiality
All applications for the issuance, endorsement and certification of Certificate of Origin/other trade documents will be dealt with by authorized SICC staff in strict confidence.