How to complete the GSTP Certificate

(See above specimen GSTP Certificate)

Box 1 Goods Consigned from

Type the name, address and country of the exporter. The name must be the same as the    exporter described in the invoice.

Box2 goods Consigned to

           Type the name, address and the country of the importer. The name must be the same as the importer described in the invoice. For third part trade, you may type" to order".

Box 3 Means of Transport and Route

           State in detail the means of transport and route for the products exported. If the L/C terms etc. do not require such details, you may type in "By Air" or "By Sea". If the products are transported through a third country this can be indicated as follows:

           e.g. "By Air"

           "Singapore to India via Penang"

Box 4 For official Use

           Reserved for TDB'S use.

Box 5 Tariff Item Number

           Type the 4-digit HS heading of the individual items.

Box 6 Marks and Numbers of packages.

               Type the marks and numbers of the packages covered by the Certificate. This information should be identical to the marks and numbers on your packages.

Box 7 Number and Kind of Packages Description of Goods

               Type clearly the description of the products exported. This should be identical to the description of the products contained in the invoice. An accurate description will help the Customs Authority of the country of destination to clear your products quickly.

Box 8 Origin Criterion

                The origin must be cleared typed. This must be according to the rules and conditions as stated on the reverse side of certificate. Please use the following symbols:

           (a) "A"                            For all GSTP donor countries

           (b) "B"                              For manufactured products

                  Followed by the % of

                  Non-participant content

                  e.g. "B" 40%

           (c) "C"       For manufactured products exported under the Cumulative Rules of Origin

                   Followed by the % of

                  Non-participant content

                  e.g. "C" 65%

Box 9 Gross Weight or Other Quantity

            Type the gross weight or other quantity ( such as pieces, kg) of the products covered by the Certificate.

Box 10 Number and Date of Invoices

                State number and date of invoice in question. The date of the invoice attached to Application should not be later than the date of approval on Certificate.

Box 11 Declaration by the Exporter

                The term "Exporter" refers to the shipper who can either be a trader or manufacturer. Type the name of the producing country and the importing country and the place and date when the declaration is made. This box must be signed by Company's autorised signatory.

Box 12 Certification

            Leave it blank.The TDB will certify in this Box.