What documents are required to get a shipment into a country?
Due to different customs laws, document requirements vary from country to country. Ask your governments customs or your custom brokers. The common documents are air waybill, bill of lading, commercial invoice, insurance certificate and packing list. Documentation must be precise as the slightest of discrepancies may prevent merchandise from being exported, result in non-payment or even seizure of the shipment by customs. Collection documents have time limits. Most documentation is routine for freight forwarders and customs brokers, but the exporter is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of its contents.
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