Do I need a packing list?

It depends on the country you’re shipping to – some countries require a packing list as well as a commercial invoice.

A packing list is a document provided by the shipper with details of the goods contained within the shipment and how they’re packed. It includes carton numbers, the number of items within the cartons and the weight and dimensions of the cartons.

The packing list allows everyone involved in the process to check what they’re shipping at different stages of the journey. It’s also used by customs for clearance and entry into some countries to prove the shipment’s contents match the details on the commercial invoice.