Key Import Documents

Course Overview

This course covers essential transportation and commercial documents for U.S. imports, including bills of lading, invoices, and packing lists. Participants will learn the functions and types of bills of lading, key invoice requirements, and how transportation documents facilitate customs entry. Special considerations for personal and household goods documentation are also addressed. Ideal for customs brokers, importers, and logistics professionals managing import compliance.

• Key transportation documents required for import
• Functions of a Bill of Lading;
• Types of bills of lading;
• Information from transportation documents that can help make entry.
• Commercial invoice requirements and information for entry summary;
• Commercial vs. Pro-forma invoice;
• Packing list requirements and information for entry summary;
• Personal and household goods documentation.