Identify the documents highlighted in the following statements:

(1) On the basis of this document, the customs office grants permission for the export.

(2) This document is prepared by the importer, and it shows the details of goods imported.

(3) On the basis of this document imported goods are unloaded from the carrier.

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(1) Shipping bill is the main document on the basis of which the customs office gives permission for export.

(2) The import order contains information about the price, quantity size, grade and quality of goods ordered and the instructions relating to packing, shipping, ports of shipment and destination, delivery schedule, insurance and mode of payment.

(3) The import general manifest is a document that contains the details of the imported goods.

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