Includes import documentation and other requirements for both the U.S. exporter and foreign importer.
Last Published: 7/10/2019

The following documents are required for imports and exports:
Bills of lading; invoices; packing lists; certificates of origin; copies of letters of credit; and insurance certificates.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.