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Export documents checklist: what you need to ship internationally

The core documents behind most international shipments, from the commercial invoice and packing list to the bill of lading and certificate of origin.November 12, 20266 min read

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Incoterms
Incoterms 2020 explained: a practical guide for buyers
What Incoterms 2020 are, how the 11 rules split cost and risk between buyer and seller, and how to choose the right one for your next shipment.November 12, 20266 min read
Quote request
What to include in a quote request (and why it matters)
A checklist for international buyers: the details suppliers need to price your order accurately, with examples of strong and weak quote requests.November 12, 20265 min read
Export
How to find international buyers for your products
Practical ways for exporters to find and qualify international buyers: preparation, trade data, fairs, platforms, direct outreach and safe first orders.October 27, 20265 min read
Market research
Market research before entering a new export market
A step-by-step approach to export market research: demand, competition, market access rules, landed cost, sales channels and how to test before committing.October 20, 20265 min read
Cashews
How cashews are processed, from raw nut to kernel
The steps that turn a raw cashew nut into an export-ready kernel: drying, steaming, shelling, peeling, grading and packing, and what each means for buyers.October 13, 20265 min read
Cashews
Cashew kernel grades explained: W180 to W450 and beyond
How cashew kernels are graded by size, colour and wholeness, what codes such as W240, W320, SW and LWP mean, and what to put in a purchase specification.October 6, 20265 min read
Insurance
Cargo insurance basics for importers
Why carrier liability is not enough, what Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C cover, who should insure under each Incoterm, and what to do if cargo is damaged.September 29, 20265 min read
Quote request
How to write a product specification sheet
What a product specification sheet should contain, how to write measurable requirements with tolerances and test methods, and mistakes buyers should avoid.September 22, 20265 min read
Quality control
Pre-shipment inspection: what it covers and how to use it
What a pre-shipment inspection checks, how sampling and AQL work, when to book it, and how buyers should brief an inspector and act on the inspection report.September 15, 20265 min read
Private label
From sample to shipment in private label manufacturing
The stages of a private label order, from product brief and samples to artwork, production, inspection and shipping, and what to approve at each step.September 8, 20265 min read
Trade documentation
Certificate of origin: what it is and when you need it
The two types of certificate of origin, who issues them, how origin is determined, and when importers need one for customs clearance or a lower duty rate.September 1, 20265 min read

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Export documents checklist: what you need to ship internationally

All articles

Incoterms 2020 explained: a practical guide for buyers

What to include in a quote request (and why it matters)

How to find international buyers for your products

Market research before entering a new export market

How cashews are processed, from raw nut to kernel

Cashew kernel grades explained: W180 to W450 and beyond

Cargo insurance basics for importers

How to write a product specification sheet

Pre-shipment inspection: what it covers and how to use it

From sample to shipment in private label manufacturing

Certificate of origin: what it is and when you need it

Ready to put this into practice?