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1. Documents Required for Exports Customs Clearance

ProForma Invoice: A preliminary invoice sent to the buyer before the shipment of goods.
Customs Packing List: A detailed list of items being shipped, including weight, dimensions, and packaging details.
Country of Origin or COO Certificate: Certifies the country where the goods were manufactured or produced.
Commercial Invoice: Issued by the seller, detailing the sale transaction including description of goods, quantity, price, and terms.
Shipping Bill: Issued by the customs authority, allowing the goods to be exported.
Bill of Lading or Airway Bill: A contract between the shipper and the carrier, providing evidence of the shipment.
Bill of Sight: Used when the exact nature of the goods is unknown, allowing inspection before final customs declaration.
Letter of Credit: A financial document issued by a bank that guarantees payment to the exporter.
Bill of Exchange: A negotiable instrument used in international trade for payment at a future date.
Export License: Government-issued permission to export certain goods.
Warehouse Receipt: Confirms the storage of goods in a warehouse.
Health Certificates: Issued by authorities to confirm that goods meet health and safety standards.

Bill of Entry: A legal document filed with customs, declaring the details of the imported goods.
Commercial Invoice: Issued by the exporter, detailing the sale transaction.
Bill of Lading or Airway Bill: Transport document issued by the carrier, providing evidence of shipment.
Import License: Government-issued permission to import specific goods.
Certificate of Insurance: Provides proof of insurance coverage for goods during transit.
Letter of Credit (LC): A financial document that guarantees payment to the exporter.
Technical Write-up or Literature: Required for specific goods, detailing technical information.
Industrial License: Required for importing certain regulated industrial goods.
Test Report: Provides results of tests conducted on goods, often required for quality or safety standards.
RCMC (Registration cum Membership Certificate): Confirms the importer’s membership and compliance with trade regulations.
GATT/DGFT Declaration: Required under GATT or by DGFT, related to tariff or non-tariff barriers.
DEEC/DEPB/ECGC License for Duty Benefits: Licenses that provide duty exemptions or benefits under various export-import schemes.