EXPORT DOCUMENTATION

The name & address of the exporter & importer

The description of goods, like quantity, quality, weight, etc

The value of goods, less discounts, if any

The net amount payable by the importer

Terms & conditions of sale The signature of the

exporter

OTHER DETAILS OF SHIPMENT :

Name of the ship L/C no. Bill of lading no. Packaging identification Identification marks on the

package Shipping bill no. & date Shipping terms & conditions Freight Charges Marine Insurance Premium Any other details, if required.

COMMERCIAL INVOICE

IMPORTANCE OF COMMERCIAL INVOICE

TO EXPORTER TO IMPORTER

Payment conditions Quality control

inspection Customs clearance Documentary proof Preparation of other

documents Claiming of incentives Recording & filing

Payment of custom duty Payment to Exporter Obtaining Loan Preferential Tariffs Recording & Filing Customs Clearance

Customs Copy Drawback copy Export promotion copy Port trust copy & exporter's copy Name & add of the Exporter Number & description of packages Quantity, weight & value of goods Name of vessel in which goods are

to be shipped Country of Destination Total amount of Duty Port at which goods to be

discharged Any other details, if required

TYPES : Free shipping Bill Dutiable shipping Bill Drawback shipping Bill Shipping Bill for shipment

Ex- bond Coastal Shipping Bill IMPORTANCE : Customs clearance Obtaining Incentives Loading of goods Appraising value of goods Recording & filing

SHIPPING BILL

CONSULAR VOICE

TO EXPORTER TO IMPORTER

Once the invoice is signed by the consulate of the importing country, the exporter is reasonably assured that there are no import restrictions placed on his exports in the importing country & that there will be no problem in realization of foreign exchange or export proceeds

It ensures prompt clearance of goods from his customs for the purpose of loading on the ship

It enables him to get prompt delivery of goods from the customs

The customs normally do not open the packages, thereby, saving a lot of efforts on the part of the importer

TO CUSTOMS: The customs of the exporting

country can easily clear the goods

The customs of importing country can easily calculate the import duties without checking or opening the packages

Description of packages Condition of goods/ packages loaded on the vessel Name of the vessel Date of loading Port of loading Port of delivery Name & add of the shipper (Exporter) Name & add of the importer / consignee Other required details

MATE’S RECIEPT

Clean BL Claused BL Stale BL Freight paid BL Freight collect BL To order BL Straight BL On board & Received BL Container BL

BILL OF LADING