Common documents
Exact requirements depend on your destination country and the goods, but most shipments involve:
- Commercial invoice — the value and description of the goods
- Packing list — what's in each carton, with weights and dimensions
- Bill of lading (B/L) — issued by the carrier as the shipment contract and receipt
- Certificate of origin — sometimes needed for duties or trade agreements
- Product-specific certificates where the destination requires them
Why accuracy matters
Mismatched descriptions, values or quantities between documents are a frequent cause of customs delays. We check documents before cargo leaves China.
