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Bill
of Lading
The
Bill of Lading is the most important document: without it the container
cannot be claimed. It contains important data such as: container's
number; seal number; bill of lading's number; etc.
It is mandatory and the cost is included in the Shipping expenses.
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Packing
List
The
Packing List contains the complete list of all the pieces loaded
inside the container, the total number of pieces and the total number
of cartons (or cases) plus the volume measures (in cubic meters).
The totals must coincide with the ones printed on the Bill of Lading
and the Invoice. It is mandatory and the cost is included in the
Shipping expenses.
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Proforma
Invoice
The
Invoice contains the prices of each single piece and the total value
of the container's goods. Import taxes, VAT, etc. are calculated
according to such figures. It is mandatory and the cost is included
in the Shipping expenses.
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Fumigation
The
Fumigation/Disinfection Certificate certify that the goods contained
inside the container have been fumigated/disinfected against insects,fungi
or any other kind of parasite that could be carried within the wooden
material. In some countries is not mandatory; costs are different
depending on the quantity of goods to be disinfected and are not
included in the Shipping expenses.
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Insurance
It
is not mandatory; cost depends on the kind of insurance requested
and is calculated according to the goods' total value as printed
on the Invoice.
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Certificate
of Antiquity
The
Certificate of Antiquity contains a detailed description of each
piece that was made over 100 years ago. In some countries such Certificate
can be used for import-tax reductions.
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