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Export Document Requirements for African Trade

# Export Document Requirements for African Trade Successful international trade requires proper documentation. ## Essential Export Documents ### 1. Commercial Invoice Seller/buyer details, product description, HS codes, quantities, prices, Incoterms. ### 2. Packing List Number of packages, dimensions, weights, contents, marks. ### 3. Bill of Lading / Airway Bill Contract of carriage. Original B/L required for release at destination. ### 4. Certificate of Origin | Agreement | Certificate | Benefits | |-----------|-------------|----------| | AfCFTA | AfCFTA COO | Zero tariffs within Africa | | ECOWAS | ECOWAS COO | Duty-free West Africa | | EAC | EAC COO | Duty-free East Africa | | SADC | SADC COO | Preferential Southern Africa | ### 5. Phytosanitary Certificate Required for all plant products. Issued by national plant protection organization. ### 6. Certificate of Conformity Required…