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It is an important step for companies that sell products both domestically and internationally. This list is a packing list that contains details of the products they sell and needs to be prepared as per customers’ demands. This list, which includes details of packaging such as parcels, packages, rolls, especially for exported products, ensures that shipments are transported both safely and orderly.
It is very important for the product to be packaged and shipped correctly. This list is of great importance for the rapid completion of customs procedures, especially for international shipments. In order to increase customer satisfaction of companies and ensure smooth delivery of shipments, the packing list must be prepared in detail.
Packing list is an indispensable part of companies selling products, and preparing it correctly helps the business proceed smoothly.
WHAT IS A PACKING LIST?
The packing list, which is very important for those dealing with export business, is an important document that determines information such as the packaging methods of all products and the number of packages. The packaging information of the goods to be exported must be included and must be packaged in accordance with the specified number of packages. The packing list contains various details of the products to be exported, and these details facilitate the work of the companies that will export.
The packing list contains details such as descriptions of the packaged products, packaging information and number of packages, on the given name. In this list, the contents and packaging methods of the goods to be exported are specified. It is also a document used in the customs procedures of companies that will export. The more detailed and accurate the packing list is prepared, the smoother and faster the export process will be.
HOW TO PREPARE A PACKING LIST?
One of the most important steps for new companies that want to carry out export transactions is to prepare a packing list. However, this step can be confusing for entrepreneurs who have many questions in their minds during this process. The packing list is prepared as a guide list used to determine the documents and steps required in export transactions. This list usually includes documents such as invoice, transport document, insurance policy, document letter of credit. The answer to the question of how to prepare a packing list is as follows:
Another important point that businesses often overlook is adding the information of the seller and buyer companies to the packing list. At the bottom of the packing list, the delivery and receiving company information should usually be included.
In the check included in the list, the price of the products, their unit and total prices, as well as their quantities should be stated.
Having information about the type and details of the product added to the packing list will make the transactions smoother.
When the product is sold, the packaging method and total number of packages must be stated on the invoice.
1. WRITING A GENERAL INFORMATION PACKING LIST
Document Title: The preferred document in export and import transactions is the Packing List.
Importer Company: The name, address and contact information of the importing companies should be named and stated as Importer, Buyer and Consignee.
Exporter Company: The name of the Exporter, Seller or Sender should be stated as the title containing the address and contact information where a company carries out its export activities.
Delivery Method: There is no need to reference the packing list. It is sufficient that the information is included in the invoice.
Description of Goods: Description of Goods should be used as the heading of a packing list in which the description of the goods must be included.
Packing List Number and Date: The packing list number should be included under the Packing List Number and the date of issue of the packing list should be stated under the Date of Issue heading.
Letter of Credit Number: In export transactions, the Letter of Credit Number must be added to the packing list in the Letter of Credit Number section.
Origin Information: Where the product comes from, where the product originates from, and the origin information must be stated in the packing list.
Invoice Number and Date: Usually unnecessary. Some practitioners indicate that the commercial invoice number and commercial invoice date are written on the packing list in order to establish a relationship between the commercial invoice and the packing list.
2. ADDING THE NUMBER OF CONTAINER AND WEIGHT INFORMATION TO THE PACKING LIST
Net Weight: The section where net weight information, which only shows the weight of the product, is entered should be called Net Weight.
Number of Containers and Packaging Type: The number and type of loading should be recorded on a packing list indicating which packaging type is used.
Gross Weight: Gross weight information, which is the sum of product and packaging weights, must be entered under the Gross Weight heading.
3. ADDING INFORMATION RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION TO THE PACKING LIST
Requirements to be Added to the Packing List for Air Transportation:
Airline Waybill Number
Arrival Airport
Departure Airport
Things to Add to the Packing List for Sea Transportation:
Seal Number
Expedition Number
Place of delivery
Delivery location
Loading Port
Unloading Port
Ship Name
Container Number
Things to Add to the Packing List for Road Transportation:
Plate number
Goods Final Delivery Address
Goods Delivery Location
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING A PACKING LIST
The packing list is known as the document containing the products to be transported and is extremely important for export products to be transported in containers. It is especially necessary to prepare different packing lists, because if it does not fit into a single container, it requires meticulousness. Packing lists require attention to details such as date, relevant invoice number, package weight and product descriptions and GTIP code regarding what is in each package. A single packing list is created for all shipments placed in the container. However, if the shipments do not fit in the same container or if more than one container will be used, a separate packing list must be created for each container. At this point, the important thing to pay particular attention to is that the posts are stated completely and accurately. Incorrect information or missing details can cause serious problems in container transportation.