The packing list (P/L) is a commercial document accompanying the commercial invoice and the transport documents. It provides information on the imported items and the packaging details of each shipment (weight, dimensions, handling issues, etc.)

It is required for customs clearance as an inventory of the incoming cargo.

The generally included data are:

• Information on the exporter, the importer and the transport company
• Date of issue
• Number of the freight invoice
• Type of packaging (drum, crate, carton, box, barrel, bag, etc.)
• Number of packages
• Content of each package (description of the goods and number of items per package)
• Marks and numbers
• Net weight, gross weight and measurement of the packages

No specific form is required. The packing list is to be prepared by the exporter according to standard business practice and the original along with at least one copy must be submitted. Generally there is no need to be signed. However, in practice, the original and the copy of the packing list are often signed. The packing list may be prepared in any language. However, a translation into English is recommended.

 

The following link willl help you to get informed with the documents which (transport, customs, insurance, commercial) must accompany all products entering the EU.

http://exporthelp.europa.eu/thdapp/display.htm?page=rt%2frt_GeneralRequirements.html&docType=main&languageId=en

 

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