To help make the process of shipping outside the U.S. a little easier, we’ve collected all the necessary documentation you will need for meeting customs requirements. Included you will find interactive, printable forms and easy-to-follow instructions for properly completing documentation, packaging and labeling.
Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 to view and print these files.
Quick Bill of Lading
Required for all domestic and international shipments.
Commercial Invoice
Necessary for clearing all international shipments through customs.
Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)
Required when:
- Any single commodity in a shipment leaving the United States has a declared value greater than U.S. $2,500, excluding most shipments to Canada
- A shipment requires an export license
- You have non-document shipments to certain Eastern European or Asian countries regardless of value
Certificate of Origin
Presented to customs upon importation to authenticate the national origin of the merchandise.
Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
To be completed and signed only by the shipper, two originals must be attached to the master air waybill.
Please Note: National and international laws require all persons performing dangerous goods functions to be properly trained and certified. The instructions provided on this Web site are not intended to take the place of this training and certification. Rather, they are designed as a guide to assist when preparing infectious substances for transport. They represent a textual and pictorial example of compliance with current regulatory requirements. Since international, state and carrier requirements are subject to change, always check the current regulations for compliance prior to shipping.
NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Required to verify originating goods imported into the United States, Canada and Mexico,
Proforma Invoice
Provided by a supplier prior to the actual shipment of merchandise for the purpose of documenting the cost of the merchandise being sold, as well as detailing charges such as freight and insurance. Often used by the potential purchaser when applying- for a letter of credit, import license or foreign exchange allocation.
Shipping Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens
Instructions for labeling to avoid the possibility of a shipment being refused by an airline.
