Export Support
Shipping Document Checklist by Region
Different destinations may require different invoice, packing, certificate and consignee details. Confirm final requirements with the buyer, freight forwarder or customs broker before shipment.
Checklist
Common document points for target markets
| Russia / CIS | Confirm consignee details, HS code, invoice description, packing list, rail/truck route and any certificate request before dispatch. |
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| Middle East | Check commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin request, destination port and buyer tax/import details. |
| Africa | Confirm destination port, forwarder contact, cargo photos, packing dimensions, weight and any pre-shipment inspection request. |
| Southeast Asia | Prepare invoice, packing list, courier/air/sea option, HS code and buyer import information. |
| South America | Check invoice language needs, packing details, certificate request, port information and freight terms. |
| North America | Prepare product description, HS code, declared value, packing size, weight and compliance-related buyer requests. |
Before Quotation
Ask buyers for logistics details
- Destination country, city, port or delivery address.
- Preferred shipping method: courier, air, sea, rail, truck or multimodal.
- Required trade term: EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP or another agreed Incoterm.
- Any special document, certificate, label or packing requirement.
Related Pages
Use these pages during inquiry follow-up
Link shipping questions to the export documents, Incoterms and international shipping methods pages so buyers can quickly understand the next step.
Export Documents | Incoterms Guide | International Shipping Methods