Below mentioned are documents that are relevant wrt exports and imports:
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Certificate of Origin:
Is a document that serves as evidence of country of origin of goods. COO certifies that goods in a shipment are wholly obtained, manufactured or processed in a particular country. Contains information regarding the product, its destination and country of export. Letter of credit:
Letter of Credit is guarantee/undertaking given by buyer's bank to the exporter that payment due on the shipment shall be made once the seller fulfils the agreed upon terms and conditions.-
Commercial invoice:
contains description of the goods being shipped, its quantity and value. -
Packing list:
provides listing of items in the shipment with information on their weight and dimensions. -
Bill of lading:
document issued by carrier to the shipper of goods as a contract of carriage of goods. it's also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation. note that, the bill of lading is a document of title. Insurance certificate:
it is a Proof that that the shipment is insured against loss or damage during transit.-
Import/export licenses:
Copy of licenses in case of certain goods which may require specific licenses for import or export. -
Commercial invoice:
contains description of the goods being shipped, its quantity and value. -
Packing list:
provides listing of items in the shipment with information on their weight and dimensions. -
Bill of lading:
document issued by carrier to the shipper of goods as a contract of carriage of goods. it's also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation. note that, the bill of lading is a document of title. -
Insurance certificate:
it is a Proof that that the shipment is insured against loss or damage during transit.