Documentation and finance

Documentation and finance

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1.What are some types of documents that accompany a shipment?

2. Why do shipping documents need to be completed accurately?

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Here are some abbreviations. They all relate to documentation and finance. Do you know what they mean?

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Commercial invoice - A document that contains specific information regarding the goods shipped and the ​

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​agreed between buyer and seller.

Certificate of origin - Document used in foreign trade which states where the goods were produced. It is often ​

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by customer authorities. ​

Packing list - A document which specifies the contents of any form of packaging, e.g. boxes, cont​ainers, ​ ​ cartons, without ​

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​ the value of the goods shipped.

Air waybill - A contract between airline and shipper. It is a shipping document which states the terms and conditions of ​

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and is also a receipt for the consignment.

Consular invoice - A special kind of invoice sometimes required by the importing country. It needs to be ​

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by an embassy.

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conditions

required

indicating

carriage

approved

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Pro forma invoice - A ​

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

Export licence - A document which is granted by a government ​

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and states that specified goods can be exported.

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

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invoice.

Dangerous goods declaration - Certificate prepared by the shipper/consignor which states that ​

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goods are handled according to international shipping regulations.

Bill of lading - A contract between carrier and shipper which specifies the goods to be shipped and the delivery terms. It is also a ​

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of shipment and accompanies the goods until they reach their destination.

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draft

authority

commercial

hazardous

receipt

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CB Global Shipping, US customs brokers handling an international trade event, provide some instructions on their website. Put the words in the correct order. The first word has been done already.

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