Weight Certificate Under a Letter of Credit: Common Errors
What to check on a weight 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 weight 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
- Gross and net weights match packing list and transport document.
- Weighing method or place if required.
- Signed by the named weigher.
Common errors
- Gross weight conflicts with bill of lading.
- Net and gross reversed.
- Weigher not the one named in the credit.
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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