Quantity Certificate Under a Letter of Credit
What to check on a quantity certificate presented under a Letter of Credit.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
UCP 600 has no specific article for a quantity certificate, so it must fulfil its function, meet any requirements in the Letter of Credit, and not conflict with other documents (Art. 14(d), 14(f)). It must be issued by the body the credit names; if none is named, ISBP 821 allows any entity, including the beneficiary.
| Specific UCP article | None — Art. 14 applies |
|---|---|
| Issuer | As named in the credit; otherwise any entity |
| Must not | Conflict with invoice or transport documents |
What to check
- Quantity matches the invoice and packing list.
- Units consistent across documents.
- Within tolerance (Art. 30).
- Signed and dated.
Common errors
- Quantity differs from bill of lading.
- Different units (kg vs MT) without conversion.
- Certificate dated after shipment when pre-shipment required.
Sources
- ICC — UCP 600 (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits)
- ICC Academy — avoiding Letter of Credit discrepancies
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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