Shipping

Documents

		1. 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.
		2. 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.
		3. 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
		4. Fumigation Ceteficate 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.
		5. 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.
		6. Origin Certificate 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.