List of Documents You’ll Need to Export to the USA

 The United States of America has been India's trade partner for a long time now. It has always welcomed sellers from India to export to the USA. And sellers have always been motivated to sell into an economy that is robust and independent. But, to successfully ship to such a big country, one must have an eye for details. Especially when it comes to required documentation, you can not take any risk.

Following are some documents that you may need to export your product to the United States.

• The airway bill

As the name suggests, these bills are generated when the sellers use airways as a medium from India to export to the USA. It is one of the most important documents issued by a carrier that is used by the customs and airline authorities to ensure that the dimensions and verification of the commodities are specified. Exporters need to have this if they choose the airways. 

• Bill of lading

This bill is not like any other invoice. It is a kind of written contract between the owner of the commodities and its carrier. This is issued for any medium of transportation. It specifies the details that the consignee is in receipt of goods and is only the transporting agent and not the owner of the goods. The goods have to be delivered only to the recipient mentioned on the bill of lading and no one else. 

• Certificate of conformity

The certificate of conformity can be required for some specific items. Some of the Indian exports to the USA need a conformity certificate that the products have been analyzed and tested by a third party authorized to do so. It is the exporter’s responsibility to see if the product comes under those items which mandatorily need the certificate of conformity or not. Any mistake is of the seller, and they will have to face the troubles.

• Warehouse/Dock receipt 

It is an important document that helps to make sure that the cargo or consignment is labeled correctly. This is the receipt that is used to transfer accountability to the carrier. All the details, including the size, dimensions, weight, etc., are written on this receipt. It also sees that any dangerous items are carefully packaged and then sent across borders. 

• Export license

To export products to the USA from India, a seller needs to have an export license. It is a mandatory document that is required to enter the trade borders of the United States. It authorizes you to sell certain items in specific quantities to particular countries. In some regions, you may require it compulsorily for all products. On the other hand, some countries will need it only sometimes for specific products.

India’s exports to the USA have significantly increased, and trade relations have become stronger. The economy has seen an upward trend, and individual sellers are also booking profit.

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