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Export customs documents checklist
Common documents needed for export clearance and how to avoid shipments being held.
15 Aug 20263 minValid until 3 Oct 2027
Core documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading and product-specific permits.
Common mistakes
Weight and description mismatches between documents.
Suggested actions
- Make weight, quantity and description identical across documents
- Confirm the HS code with your customs broker
Possible causes
- Mismatched information between documents
- Missing product-specific permit or certificate
Required documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading
