Documents & Forms
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Domestic:
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Packing List (helpful but not required)
Cross-Border:
Certificate of Origin
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)/Electronic Export Information (EEI)
Customs Bond
Import/Export License
NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Insurance Certificate
Hazardous Materials Documentation (if applicable)
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Domestic:
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Packing List (helpful but not required)
Cross-Border:
Certificate of Origin
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)/Electronic Export Information (EEI)
Customs Bond
Import/Export License
NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Insurance Certificate
Hazardous Materials Documentation (if applicable)
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Domestic:
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Packing List (helpful but not required)
Cross-Border:
Certificate of Origin
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)/Electronic Export Information (EEI)
Customs Bond
Import/Export License
NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Insurance Certificate
Hazardous Materials Documentation (if applicable)
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Domestic:
Intermodal Bill of Lading (BOL)
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Insurance Certificate
Consignment Note
Container Packing Certificate
Dangerous Goods Declaration (If Applicable.)
International:
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)/Electronic Export Information (EEI) (If Applicable.)
Certificate of Origin
Import/Export License (If Applicable.)
Customs Bond
Arrival Notice
ISF Filing (Import Security Filing)
Fumigation Certificate (If Applicable.)
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Air Waybill (AWB)
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) / Electronic Export Information (EEI)
Certificate of Origin
Insurance Certificate
Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) (Necessary for shipments that contain hazardous materials)
Export License: (Required for certain controlled items.)
Consular Invoice: (Sometimes required for certain countries.)
Letter of Instruction (SLI)
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For ocean shipments, the documentation required can be extensive and varies depending on the destination country's regulations. However, some key documents are commonly needed for most international sea freight shipments:
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)/Electronic Export Information (EEI)
Consular Invoice (Required in some countries)
Insurance Certificate
Letter of Credit or other Payment Terms Documents
Import/Export License: (Some goods may require an import or export license depending on their nature and destination.)
Dangerous Goods Declaration/Form (For shipments that include hazardous materials.)
Dock Receipt and Warehouse Receipt
ISF Filing (Import Security Filing)
Fumigation Certificate (If Applicable.)
Phytosanitary Certificate (If Appliable.)
Arrival Notice
Remember that each country may have additional specific requirements and it's always best practice to consult with your Envoy Representative who can provide detailed guidance tailored to your particular shipment and ensure compliance with all regulations.
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Drayage BOL
Delivery Order, Interchange receipt
CWV(Container Weight Verification)
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Commercial Invoice: Must be in Spanish and include detailed information about the shipment.
Bill of Lading (BOL) or Air Waybill (AWB)
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (Required for certain goods.)
Import Permit (For regulated products entering Mexico.)
NAFTA/USMCA Certificate of Origin (If applicable.)
Pedimento de Importación: The official Mexican import document that must be filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker.
Proof of Compliance with Mexican NOMs: For products subject to safety and performance regulations in Mexico.
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Certificates: For agricultural, food, and health-related products.
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Commercial Invoice
Bill of Lading (BOL) or Air Waybill (AWB)
Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) or Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
NAFTA/USMCA Certificate of Origin (If Applicable.)
Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing (formerly known as Shipper's Export Declaration
** Your Envoy Representative will help you along the way to ensure you have all necessary documentation for your specific shipment(s), as requirements can vary based on factors like commodity type, value, destination, and carrier-specific rules. Compliance with proper documentation is crucial to ensure smooth transit and customs clearance of your cargo across different transportation modes.**
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