Trade • Exports • Industry • MSMEs • Enterprise Development

The South Indian Chamber of
Commerce & Industry (SICCI™)

Supporting Trade, Exports, Industry & Enterprise Development

SICCI™ is a trade and industry organisation supporting exporters, businesses, MSMEs and enterprises through Certificate of Origin services, export documentation, trade facilitation and institutional initiatives.

Established

1999

CoO Platform

DGFT Trade Connect

States Served

Kerala & Karnataka

Promoter

Kottayam ICD

Key Services

Trade & Export Services

Institutional services for exporters, businesses, MSMEs and enterprises across Kerala and Karnataka.

Certificate of Origin

Authorised issuing agency for Certificate of Origin through the DGFT Common Digital Platform, with applications filed on the Trade Connect e-Platform.

Export Documentation

Preparation, verification and certification support for export documents, commercial invoices and packing lists.

Trade Facilitation

Institutional support for exporters, businesses and enterprises on procedures, legalisation and trade-related requirements.

Export Promotion

Initiatives that help exporters understand markets, buyers, documentation and international trade procedures.

MSME Development

Programmes supporting micro, small and medium enterprises in growth, compliance and market access.

Industry & Enterprise Support

Sectoral engagement, entrepreneurship guidance and capacity building for industry and new enterprises.
Primary Service

Certificate of Origin (CoO)

Apply Online Through the Government of India’s DGFT Trade Portal

SICCI™ is an authorised agency for Certificate of Origin services through the DGFT Common Digital Platform. Exporters can submit their applications online through the Government of India’s Trade Connect e-Platform at www.trade.gov.in and select the appropriate authorised issuing agency and office

01

LOGIN

Login to www.trade.gov.in

02

GET CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

Select Get Certificate of Origin.

03

SELECT STATE & SICCI™

Select the applicable State and choose The South Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI™) from the authorised issuing-agency list, where applicable.

04

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Complete the application and upload the required documents.

05

SICCI™ VERIFICATION & PROCESSING

The application is electronically received by SICCI™ for verification and processing. Subject to verification and fulfilment of applicable requirements, the Certificate of Origin is processed through the DGFT system.

For Exporters in Kerala & Karnataka

Exporters in Kerala and Karnataka can apply online through the DGFT Trade Connect e-Platform by selecting the relevant State and choosing The South Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI™) from the available authorised issuing agencies, where applicable.

Institutional Standing

Our Credentials & Recognition

Government recognition, DGFT Certificate of Origin authorisation, MSME/Udyam registration and other verified institutional credentials.

Government of India Recognition

Recognition in connection with trade and export facilitation.

DGFT CoO Authorised Agency

Authorised issuing agency for Certificate of Origin on the DGFT Common Digital Platform.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management certification for institutional processes.

Trade & Export Facilitation

Institutional services supporting exporters, industry and enterprise.

Promoter – Kottayam Port & Container Terminal

Promoter of the Kottayam Inland Container Depot / Container Terminal.

Kerala & Karnataka Presence

Offices at Kottayam, Cochin and Bengaluru serving both States.

Authorised CoO Agency

An authorised issuing agency for Certificate of Origin services through the DGFT Common Digital Platform.

Online Processing

Applications are submitted and processed electronically through the Government of India's Trade Connect e-Platform.

Professional Verification

Applications and supporting documents are verified by experienced trade documentation personnel.

Exporter Support

Assistance for exporters on documentation requirements and application-related queries.

Kerala & Karnataka

Serving exporters across Kerala and Karnataka, with offices in Kottayam, Cochin and Bengaluru.

Established Trade Institution

A registered trade and industry organisation supporting commerce, exports and industry since 1999.

SICCI™ Initiative

Kottayam Port & Container Terminal

SICCI™ is the promoter of the Kottayam Inland Container Depot / Kottayam Port & Container Terminal, an infrastructure initiative supporting containerised trade, export logistics and cargo connectivity.
Programmes

Trade & Industry Activities

Export promotion, MSME development, industry programmes, seminars and enterprise development initiatives.

Export Promotion

Initiatives that help exporters understand markets, documentation and procedures relevant to international trade.

MSME Development

Programmes supporting micro, small and medium enterprises in growth, compliance and market access.

Industry & Business Programmes

Institutional programmes addressing industry needs, business development and sectoral engagement.

Trade Awareness

Awareness sessions on trade policy updates, export procedures and documentation practices.

Seminars & Workshops

Seminars and workshops conducted with institutions, departments and industry participants.

Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development

Support for new entrepreneurs and enterprises through guidance, orientation and capacity building.

Associated Initiative

SICCI™ Members Welfare Association (SMWA)

SICCI™ Members Welfare Association (SMWA) is a separate Section 8 not-for-profit organisation promoted by SICCI™, functioning as its CSR implementation partner. SMWA operates independently of the trade and export services provided by SICCI™.
Service Directory

Full Range of Services

Trade and export services for exporters, businesses, MSMEs and enterprises.

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin services as an authorised issuing agency through the DGFT Common Digital Platform, with applications submitted via the Trade Connect e-Platform.

Export Documentation Support

Support for exporters in preparing and organising export-related documentation in line with applicable requirements.

Invoice Certification

Certification of commercial invoices for export consignments, subject to verification of the submitted documents.

Packing List Certification

Certification of packing lists accompanying export consignments, subject to verification of the submitted documents.

Export Document Legalisation / Embassy Assistance

Assistance with legalisation of export documents and coordination in connection with embassy and consular requirements, where applicable.

Re-export Certificate

Issue of re-export related certification for consignments, subject to verification and fulfilment of applicable requirements.

Other Trade Facilitation Services

Additional trade facilitation support for exporters, businesses, MSMEs and enterprises. Service availability may vary by office.
Knowledge Centre

News / Knowledge Centre

Offices

Contact SICCI™

Kottayam

Registered / Head Office

Cochin

Regional Office

Bangalore Central

Karnataka Office

Bangalore ICD Whitefield

ICD / Cargo Office

Bangalore Airport

Air Cargo Office

Kottayam ICD / Cargo

Where applicable

Need Certificate of Origin Services?

Apply through the DGFT Trade Portal and select SICCI™ as the authorised issuing agency, where applicable.

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