Want a simple, efficient and automated international shipping solution that helps reduce customs delays? Read on.

Have you ever had a shipment get held in customs due to incorrect or missing paperwork? If you ship internationally, you’ll know the challenges of managing customs and trade documents. Getting the right documents is critical for smooth shipping.
 

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Errors or missing information in your shipping documents can be costly to your business because they cause delays, fail to meet your customers’ expectations of delivery and more.

There are some basic steps you can take to ensure everything is sent and received at the correct time. Here’s a quick overview of the important documentation you need when shipping internationally.

Commercial invoices
Your commercial invoice is one of the most important documents. You need this invoice to send products internationally as the document details who you are selling to or buying from and the commercial value.

Packing List
Your Packing List typically accompanies your commercial invoice and provides a clear document stating which products are packed and how they’re packed. This saves time in customs during the inspection process.

Other important documentation

Your Packing Declaration and your Certificate of Origin are other basic documents to keep in mind along with your General Declarations.