Documents for Imports

Import clearance through customs involves some formalities along with some procedure need to be followed,

List of below documents required for Import of clearing the goods, 

Bill of Lading to be endrosed by the importer and the Bank on the back side of the Original bill of lading, The same required to collect the Original Delivery Order ffrom liner,

• Commerical Invoice
• Packing List
• Proforma Invoice or Order Copy
• Catalogue/Technical write up of the item
• L/C from Banker
• Insuracne Cerificate
• Certificate of Origin
• I.E.C No.
• Permanent Income Tax. Account No.
• Cargo arrival Notice / Freight Invoice / Freight Certificate
• Authorisation letter to CHA (Custom House Agent)
• Original Documents (Bank Attested) If through Bank

The all the above documents are required for the clearance of Import consignment with by sea mode or air mode. Also some cases some other documents also required if other than normal cargo, and with different schemes