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1.3 Export Shipping Doc
1.3 Export Shipping Doc
1.3 Export Shipping Doc
DOCUMENTATION
BY
SANJEEV TAMHANE
TYPES OF EXPORT DOCUMENTS
Commercial Document :-
Principal documents,
Supporting documents
Regulatory documents
Various organisations such as Customs, Excise,
Shipping Companies, Insurance Companies,
Insurance Agencies, Chamber of Commerce,
Authorised Dealers, etc. get involved at various
stages in preparation of the Export Documents.
The Exporter has to keep various aspects, like trade
practices, legal and commercial requirements in
the Importer’s country.
ALIGNED DOCUMENTATION SYSYTEM
4. Insurance Declaration –
The exporter can take an open policy to cover their regular exports
covering the regular risks. The open cover is not a policy but is a
contract for particular period. When the export goods are ready for
dispatch, the exporter should apply to the Insurance Company for
availing insurance under open policy contract.
5. Application for Certificate of Origin –
An application made to the Chamber of Commerce giving all details
with a request to issue Original Certificate of Origin.
6. Mate’s Receipt : Issued by the first officer of the vessel
confirming receipt of goods pending shipment. It needs to be
replaced with Bill of Lading issued by the Sipping Company. It has
no legal role regarding processing financial settlements.
7. Letter to Bank for Collection / Negotiation –
Instructions given by the Exporter to his bank, how and
which manner bill should collected or negotiated. It spells out name
of collecting bank abroad, who should bear charges and instructions
for protesting, etc.
REGULATORY EXPORT DOCUMENTS