How do I write a goods description for a shipment?
When describing the goods you’re shipping try to answer these three questions:
- What are the goods?
- What are they made of?
- What are they used for?
The description should be specific, not vague. If the package contains branded items, include the brand and model number along with the description. And don’t just rely on the company product code to describe the goods. Where possible you should also include a harmonized code (HS code) for any products in your shipment.
Here’s a good and bad example of a goods description:
VAGUE DESCRIPTION: Nuts
CLEAR DESCRIPTION: Hexagonal aluminium bicycle nut
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