Fill in export and import documents online and download them as PDF, Word or Excel. Each one opens with a filled sample and carries your data to the next document.
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An export usually moves through the same documents in order. Start with the one you need now; the generators pass your parties, goods and shipping details on to the next one.
| Stage | Document | Prepared by |
|---|---|---|
| Ordering | Purchase order | Buyer |
| Quoting and advance payment | Proforma invoice | Seller |
| Shipping and customs | Commercial invoice | Seller |
| Transport | Bill of lading | Carrier (shipper prepares the draft) |
| Origin and duty preferences | Certificate of origin | Exporter, certified by a chamber or authority |
Customs officers and banks compare documents line by line. The parties, descriptions, quantities, weights and Incoterm should read the same on every one. Not sure about a term? See the trade glossary and the Incoterms 2020 guide.