Core export and import documents buyers should prepare for customs clearance and bank payment.
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The commercial invoice states value, terms, and seller/buyer details. The packing list matches carton counts, weights, and dimensions to the physical shipment. Discrepancies between these documents and the cargo are a common customs delay.
Sea shipments use a bill of lading; air shipments use an air waybill. A certificate of origin may be required for preferential duty treatment — confirm requirements with your customs broker before production finishes.
Regulated categories may need test reports, CE declarations, fumigation certificates, or industry-specific inspection certificates. KM helps organize documentation workflows but does not replace customs authority or broker assessment.
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