Packing Lists

Packing lists are itemized lists of the contents of cases or containers in a shipment. Items are listed separately with their weight and description in order to permit foreign customs National government authorities that control imports, inspect imports, and collect duties levied on both imports and exports and the recipient of the goods to check them on arrival. Packing lists must be accurate and detailed in order to satisfy both the foreign customs officials, and the recipient/buyer.

A packing list Packing lists include the number and kind of packages being shipped, a breakdown of the contents of the shipment, and the weight and size of the shipment. is an essential document for customs authorities in carrying out their inspection and for the customer in identifying the content of the shipment. A packing list provides details of how the goods are packed, the contents of different boxes, cartons etc., and details of the weights and measurements of each package in the shipment.

Edited by Michael Dennis. Mr. Dennis is the author of "Credit The privilege of buying goods, services or borrowing mone A medium of exchange; coined or stamped currency. y in return for a promise of future payment. and Collection Handbook" available at www.aspenpublishers.com