Export document check: Conformity certificate (CoC / SC / COI)
Conformity certificate (CoC / SC / COI) is issued by the SON / KEBS / GOEIC or authorised bodies and is a basic clearance document.
Key points
- Conformity certificate (CoC / SC / COI) is issued by the SON / KEBS / GOEIC or authorised bodies.
- Description, model, HS code and quantity must be consistent across all documents; one error can cause storage or return.
- This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
Conformity certificate (CoC / SC / COI) is issued by the SON / KEBS / GOEIC or authorised bodies. Issued before shipment; missing certificates usually block clearance
Description, model, HS code and quantity must be consistent across all documents; one error can cause storage or return.
This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
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