Before the goods are loaded into the ship, what does the exporter do?
Prepare a shipping bill
Prepare a customs appraiser
Review all the goods
None of the above
Shipping bill is the main document on the basis of which the customs officer gives the permission for export.
Identify the documents highlighted in the following statements: (i) The commanding officer of the ship issues this document to the exporter after cargo is loaded on the ship. (ii) This document is prepared by the shipping company to acknowledge the receipt of goods on a ship and gives the undertaking to carry them to the port of destination. (iii) This document is the most appropriate and secure method of payment to settle international transactions.
Which of the following document is prepared by the exporter and includes details of the cargo in terms of the shippers name, the number of packages, the shipping bill, port of destination, name of the vehicle carrying the cargo?
(a) Shipping bill
(b) Packaging list
(c) Mate's receipt
(d) Bill of exchange