International Documents

1
International Documents

• Bill of Lading
• Acknowledges that the goods have been placed on
  board a vessel for delivery to a specific
  destination
• Specifies how goods are to be carried
• Contract between the shipper and the carrier
• Where, when, and by whom goods are to be
  delivered
• Where, when and by whom freight charges are to be
  paid
• Tool to transfer ownership of the goods
• Certificate of Origin
• Certifies country of origin for customs clearance
  and tariff classification
• Used to reduce duties tariffs if trade
  agreement is in place
• Must be signed and sealed by Chamber of Commerce

2
International Documents

• Commercial Invoice
• Bill of Sale outlines agreement terms
• Values goods for customs clearance, banks,
• and insurance companies
• Consular Invoice
• Issued by importing countrys consulate
• Pre-approval of shipment

3
International Documentation

• Import License
• Permission by country of destination for the
  goods to arrive in country
• Packing List
• Lists products on shipment including
• Quantity
• Sizes
• Weight
• Used for customs clearance and tariff
  classification

4
International Documentation

• Proforma Invoice
• Price Quote
• Order Confirmation
• Used by importer to obtain a letter of credit,
  if necessary