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SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION

SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION IS ANY DOCUMENT


THAT IS REQUIRED FOR AN ITEM TO CLEAR
CUSTOMS .
A BILL OF LADING, COMMERCIAL INVOICE,
INSURANCE CERTIFICATE, ORIGIN CERTIFICATE, OR
PACKAGING LIST.
 Commercial document

Shipping  Transport document.


Document for
Import Export  Financial document.

 Government document.
COMMERCIAL
DOCUMENTS

 Sales contract
 Proforma invoice
 Commercial invoice
 Packing list
 Inspection certificate
 Insurance policy.
 Product testing certificate.
Sales Contract

Agreement between buyer


and seller for every detail of
the transaction.
Proforma Invoice
An invoice is provided by the
supplier for the shipment of
merchandise, informing the
buyer about the
characteristics of the goods.
Commercial
Invoice
Use for custom clearance of
goods and foreign exchange
purpose.
Inspection
Certificate
Report issued by an
independent surveyor or the
exporter on the specification of
the shipment including
quantity, quality, and price
required by certain buyers or
countries.
Insurance
Policy
Full details of insurance
coverage, evidencing insurance
has been taken out on the good
shipped.
Product Testing
Certificate
The products are confirmed to
certain international standards
such as product quality, safety,
and specification.

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