Export documentation
Correct documents are as important as correct produce. Missing or inaccurate paperwork causes delays and costs at destination.
We coordinate documents for every consignment. Questions about documents for a live shipment go to operations@axisagro.co.uk.
Common export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Value, terms and parties — required for every shipment
- Packing list
- Packages, weights, marks and lot references
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Issued by the exporting country's plant protection organisation for regulated plant products
- Certificate of origin
- Confirms country of origin; may support preferential tariffs
- Bill of lading
- Sea freight transport document and document of title
- Air waybill
- Air freight transport document
- Quality / inspection certificate
- Inspection against the specification where agreed
- Fumigation certificate
- Where required for bagged goods or wooden packaging
- Product-specific certificates
- e.g. ICO certificate of origin for coffee; scheme certificates where held
‘The right paperwork, first time’
Frequently asked questions
Who issues phytosanitary certificates in Uganda?
They are issued by Uganda's national plant protection organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture after inspection of the consignment.
Do requirements change?
Yes. Destination rules change over time, so we review requirements for each enquiry and buyers should confirm current import rules in their market.