Documentation, Export Licensing, and Other Procedures

Abstract

In these past several chapters, I’ve walked you through the somewhat-complex process of getting your export shipment together with the help of your global freight forwarder. In this chapter, I’ll go over another set of painstaking but critical details—the preparation of shipping documentation to coincide with your transport and payment methods. I will also address the often anxiety-producing (but needlessly so!) issue of the exporter’s licensing responsibilities. Finally, I will provide a checklist for a final inspection of your documentation to make sure everything’s letter perfect.