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FREIGHT-FORWARDING5 MIN READ

Sort Customs Documents by Purpose

Sort freight documents by whether they support value, goods identity, transport control, or regulatory permission.

Sort each document by its primary purpose in a customs or forwarding file. Value and transaction Goods identity and packing Transport control Regulatory permission Commercial invoice showing seller, buyer, value, currency, and terms Packing list with carton count, weights, dimensions, and marks House bill of lading used for transport release and control Certificate of origin requested for preferential treatment Technical data sheet describing product function and composition Import permit for controlled medical device Freight invoice from carrier to forwarder Telex release instruction for the shipment

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