UNIT 8

A document that contains specific information regarding the goods shipped and the conditions agreed between buyer and seller.

• Export licence
• Commercial invoice
• Bill of exchange
• Cash on delivery

Document used in foreign trade which states where the goods were produced. It is often required by customs authorities.

• Export licence
• Open account
• CIF (cost, insurance, freight)
• Certificate of origin

A document which specifies the contents of any form of packaging, e.g. boxes, containers, cartons, without indicating the value of the goods shipped.

• Export licence
• Packing list
• Bill of lading
• Open account

A contract between airline and shipper. It is a shipping document which states the terms and conditions of carriage and is also a receipt for the consignment

• Air waybill
• Bill of exchange
• Cash on delivery
• Pro forma invoice

A special kind of invoice sometimes required by the importing country. It needs to be approved by an embassy.

• Open account
• Consular invoice
• Bank guarantee
• Air waybill

A draft invoice which the seller prepares before the actual shipment takes place.

• CIF (cost, insurance, freight)
• Pro forma invoice
• Packing list
• Customs invoice

A document which is granted by a government authority and states that specified goods can be exported.

• Certificate of origin
• EXW-Ex works
• Export licence
• Packing list

A specific document required by customs in some countries e.g. US when importing goods. It includes more details than a commercial invoice.

• Consular invoice
• Customs invoice
• Bank guarantee
• CIF (cost, insurance, freight)

Certificate prepared by the shipper/consignor which states that hazardous goods are handled according to international shipping regulations.

• Documents against payment
• Certificate of origin
• EXW-Ex works
• Dangerous goods declaration

A contract between carrier and shipper which specifies the goods to be shipped and the delivery terms. It is also a receipt of shipment and accompanies the goods until they reach their destination.

• Cash on delivery
• Export licence
• Consular invoice
• Bill of lading