Shipping & documentation
Commercial documents for international trade.
The exact documents depend on product, origin, destination, shipping route, buyer requirements and applicable regulations.
Common shipment documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate when applicable
- Quality, weight or inspection certificate when agreed
- Insurance document for insured shipments
Trade terms
Quotations may be discussed under FOB, CFR or CIF terms depending on commodity, supplier, route and destination. The final Incoterm must be clearly stated in the contract.
Buyer preparation checklist
Import eligibility
Confirm importer registration, licences and destination-country permissions.
Port and customs
Confirm destination port, customs broker and clearance requirements.
Document instructions
Provide exact consignee, notify-party, banking and certificate instructions.