# Weighing Certificate

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Accurate freight billing and customs clearance both depend on a verified weight document – that is precisely what a weighing certificate provides.

Accurate freight billing and customs clearance both depend on a verified weight document – that is precisely what a weighing certificate provides. Issued by an accredited weighing authority, it records gross weight, net weight, and tare weight alongside the date, location, vehicle or shipment reference, and an official stamp and signature. Freight forwarders rely on it when filing customs entries, calculating freight charges, and demonstrating compliance with road weight limits. It is distinct from the SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) declaration, which follows a separate notification process directed at the ocean carrier.

**Source:** [https://www.iso.org/standard/XXXXX.html](https://www.iso.org/standard/XXXXX.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Weighing Certificate |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.iso.org/standard/XXXXX.html |

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