To understand the various types of documents used in international trade, their function, what documents are usually required for customs procedures and other import formalities.
Detailed Topic Listing as follows:
LU TCP 006 Export Documents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Classifications
1.2 Formalities and Requirements
1.3 Where to obtain information
1.4 What Functions Documents Perform
2. DOCUMENTS OF ORIGIN
2.1 Certificate of Origin
2.2 A- GSP Form
2.3 EUR 1
3. COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS
3.1 Proforma Invoice
3.2 Commercial Invoice
3.3 Checklist for Invoice
3.4 Consular/Certified Invoice
3.5 Packing List
3.6 Checklist for Packing List
3.7 Packing List Example
4. ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS
4.1 Documents obtained in the country of dispatch
4.1.1 SAD
4.1.2 Health Certificate
4.1.3 Phytosanitary Certificate
4.1.4 Export Licence
4.2 Documents obtained the country of destination
4.2.1 Import Licence
4.2.2 Warehouse Guaranty
4.2.3 Health Certificate, etc.
4.2.4 Customs Declaration
4.2.5 Special Documents
4.3 ATR1 Certificate - Customs Status Document
5 - OTHER DOCUMENTS
5.1 Certificates
5.1.1 Certificate of Inspection
5.1.2 Black List Certificate
5.1.3 Weight Certificate
5.1.4 Certificate of Analysis
5.1.5 Export Certificate
5.1.6 Export Health Certificate
5.1.7 Veterinary Certificate
5.1.8 CITES Certificate
5.2 Warehouse Guaranty
5.3 ATA Carnet
5.4 Accompanying Document
5.5 Advice of Dispatch
Further Reading
1- Overview of Export Documentation by Michele Kalloo
2- UNCTAD Report on the use of Transport Documents in International Trade
3- UN/CEFACT Standard for layout of international trade documentation
Forum Assignment
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