Packing List

Packing List

A standard packing list for international trade, a commercial shipping document that records the contents, weights and dimensions of a consignment. Drafted in neutral form for use by businesses in England & Wales.

How to use this template - Replace every [SQUARE-BRACKET] field before use. - A packing list is a commercial/logistics document, not a contract. It travels with the goods and is used by freight forwarders, carriers and customs to check the shipment. It should match your commercial invoice but does not show prices. - Keep the description, quantities and weights accurate, discrepancies can cause customs delays.

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PACKING LIST

Exporter / Consignor: [NAME, ADDRESS, COUNTRY] Consignee: [NAME, ADDRESS, COUNTRY] Buyer (if different from consignee): [NAME, ADDRESS]

FieldDetail
Packing List No.[NUMBER]
Date[DATE]
Commercial Invoice No.[NUMBER]
Purchase Order No.[NUMBER]
Country of origin[COUNTRY]
Country of final destination[COUNTRY]
Method of dispatch / carrier[SEA / AIR / ROAD, vessel/flight/vehicle]
Port/airport of loading[PLACE]
Port/airport of discharge[PLACE]
Incoterms® (if used)[e.g. FOB [PLACE] / CIF [PLACE]]

Package details

Pkg / Mark & No.No. of packagesType (carton/pallet/crate)Description of goodsQty per pkgNet weight (kg)Gross weight (kg)Dimensions (cm) / Volume (m³)
[1][ ][ ][DESCRIPTION][ ][ ][ ][ ]
[2][ ][ ][DESCRIPTION][ ][ ][ ][ ]

Totals: Total packages: [ ] | Total net weight: [ ] kg | Total gross weight: [ ] kg | Total volume: [ ] m³

Handling / special instructions

[e.g. "Fragile", "Keep dry", "This way up", hazardous goods (UN number) if applicable]

Declaration: We certify that the information above is true and correct, and that the contents of this shipment are as described.

Signed: __________________ Name: [NAME] Position: [TITLE] Date: [DATE] For and on behalf of [COMPANY NAME]

--- This template is a starting point and not legal advice. For customs, export-control or hazardous-goods requirements, take specialist advice. Governing law: England & Wales.

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