Shipping · 03
Packing list
A package-by-package list of what is inside the shipment, with weights and sizes.
- Invoice ref.
- SAE/EXP/0001
- Packages
- 400 PP bags, marked SAE 1–400
- Net weight
- 20,000 kg
- Gross weight
- 20,160 kg
- Per bag
- 50 kg net / 50.4 kg gross
- Container
- ABCU 0000000 (20 ft)
- Seal
- SL 000000
- Issued by
- The exporter
- Used in
- Exports and imports
Why it matters
Customs uses it to pick and examine packages. The shipping line, airline and buyer use it to check that nothing is missing. Gross weight on it must match the weighbridge and the bill of lading.
What goes on it
- Invoice reference, exporter and buyer
- Number and type of packages, marks and numbers
- Contents of each package
- Net weight, gross weight and dimensions
- Container and seal number (sea) once known
Avoid these mistakes
- Number every carton and write the same numbers on the list.
- Do not show prices on the packing list unless the buyer asks.
More shipping documents
All documents →- ShippingBothCommercial invoiceThe final bill you raise on the overseas buyer. Customs in India and in the buyer's country both read it.
- ShippingExportShipping billThe export declaration to Indian Customs. Goods cannot leave India until customs gives Let Export Order (LEO) on it.
- ShippingBothBill of lading (BL)The sea-freight receipt and contract of carriage. An original ‘to order’ BL is also the title to the goods.