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The following documents are commonly used in exporting, but specific requirements vary by destination and produc. For assistance with country-specific documentation requirements, please contact the Trade Information Center at 1-800-USA-TRADE.
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Appears on the commercial invoice, and ocean or air waybill of lading to notify the carrier and all foreign parties that the item can be exported only to certain destinations.
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1. EXPORTER - The name and address of the principal party responsible for effecting export from the United States. The exporter as named on the Export License.
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20. MISC. CHARGES - Record any miscellaneous charges which are to be paid for by the customer - export transportation, insurance, export packaging, inland freight to pier, etc.
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Sample Certificate of Origin
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1. THE UNDERSIGNED - Name of the individual completing and signing the certificate (see Block 13); may be the Exporter or Agent of the Exporter.
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3. SHIPPED ON - Name of the vessel, aircraft, rail, or trucking company. May also include vessel number and flag, flight number and flag, rail car number, and truck Pro number.
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6. MARKS AND NUMBERS - The marks recorded on each package, including Shipper's Company Name, Country of Origin (i.e. - Made in USA), Destination Port of Entry, and Customer's Company Name; may also include a Shipper's Control Number (i.e. - C/I No.) and the Customer's Import license Number. "Number" refers to the numbering of the packages in the shipment (i.e. - 1 of 30, 2 of 30, etc.). PuD'Vq:V-o \1d&Y,z

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14. DESCRIPTION OF SHIPMENT - Enter the description of each line item, noting the type of package (carton, barrel, etc.) and the quantity per package. Since the correct freight classification is essential in describing an item, there must be a separate line item for each different freight classification description. If more than one type of packaging iss used per freight classification, a separate entry must be used for each type of package. i;j_)B&b D6LGx
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