Most international transactions involve several different parties, working for either the seller or buyer, who facilitate delivery and payment—freight forwarders, banks, carriers and customs brokers to name a few. Accurately filling out the correct set of export documents is imperative so each party knows their job in relation to delivery and payment for your goods.
Learn about these documents and more:
- Proforma invoice
- Commercial invoice
- Certificate of origin
- Free trade certificates of origin, including USMCA
- Packing list
- Shipper’s letter of instruction
- Bills of lading
- Dangerous goods forms
- Bank draft
When you know how to properly prepare your export paperwork, your goods will ship on time, you’ll get paid more quickly, and you’ll stay compliant with export and import regulations.