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Documentation Required For Exporting

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Exporters may want to consider having a reputable freight forwarder handle the formidable amount of documentation that exporting requires as forwarders are specialists in this process.

Common Export Documents

The following documents are commonly used in exporting; but which of them are necessary in a particular transaction depends on the requirements of the U.S. government and the government of the importing country.

Foreign Regulations, Standards, and Certification Requirements

Learn where to find informtion on U.S. and foreign regulations, standards and/or certification requirements for your product(s). Sources of information for both agricultural and non-agricultural products.