商务英语综合教程课件杜凤秋 ISBN9787810788113 PPT international tradechap.28 export documentation.pptVIP

Export Documentation Export Documentation The most frequently required documents are the export declaration, the commercial invoice, the bill of lading, the consular invoice, the packing list, and special certifications. Export Declaration Most countries require shipments abroad to be accompanied by an export declaration, in order to maintain a statistical measure of the quantity of goods shipped abroad; and provide a means of determining whether regulations are being met. Export Declaration such a declaration, presented at the port of exit, includes the names and addresses of the principals involved, the destination of the goods, a full description of the goods, and their declared value. Commercial Invoice In exporting, the bill that the exporter or consignor sends to the importer or consignee is called a commercial invoice. This invoice lists full particulars of the shipment. Commercial Invoice This invoice includes: The marks, the number of packages, an accurate packing list, a full description of the merchandise, the name of the ship (if ocean transportation is used), the name and address of the consignee, the contract number, the code word for the contract if one is used, the price per unit of the merchandise, and the total price of the shipment, the price quotation and the terms of payment. Commercial Invoice In those countries that use common law, the commercial invoice generally carries no legal title to the merchandise and is, therefore, not a negotiable instrument. At best, it is evidence of the intentions of the parties and is a notification to the consignee of all the facts and the amount to be paid. In those countries where civil law is used, however, the commercial invoice is of much greater importance in determining the passage of title. In such countries, it may even become evidence of the fact that title has passed. Commercial Invoice The commercial invoice is also important in connection with insurance claims and i