Pre-shipment documents are those that an exporter has to generate, authenticate and submit to the concerned authorities and departments to get the necessary clearances, prior to the actual shipment of the cargo, so that the cargo can be shipped out with valid documents. The pre-shipment documents are generally prepared when the product is ready for export and prior to shipment. The standard pre-shipment documents include
- Customs Invoice
- Packing List
- GP Form (original and duplicate)
- AR4 Form (original and duplicate)
- Copy Of Export order
- Letter Of Credit
- Shipping Bill (entire set)
- Export Licence(for notified items)
- Certificate Of Origin
- Certificate Of Inspection
- Any Other Documents (as required in L/C or by Customs)