Dear Sir
Regarding SGS – Pre-shipment Inspection(PSI) certification of the prescribed country, the SGS office charge about 0.56% of the FOB Value or USD350/- Plus Service tax. Secondly they ask for Chemical and Mechanical Test Report that is also hefty charges by the since the empanelled / authorized labs.
1. The question is If the consignment value is lower say for LCL cargo too the same certification are required?
2.If the manufacturer provide test reports on their own letter head instead of the authorized labs, will it acceptable?
On submission of self-declaration the SGS will issue the PSI certificate? Is there any prescribed systems? Pls brief.
Thanks with regards.
Pre-shipment Inspection Certification Mandatory for All Consignment Values, Only Authorized Agency Reports Accepted, Non-compliance Risky A discussion forum addressed pre-shipment inspection (PSI) fees and certification requirements, initiated by an anonymous party. Concerns were raised about the cost of PSI certification by SGS, which charges 0.56% of the FOB value or USD 350 plus service tax. Queries included whether the same certification applies to lower-value consignments and if manufacturers' test reports are acceptable. Respondents clarified that PSI certification is mandatory regardless of consignment value, and only reports from authorized agencies are valid. Non-compliance could result in penalties and seizure. Self-declaration by manufacturers is not sufficient for certification. (AI Summary)
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