How to Export to Poland

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Documentation

U.S. companies exporting to Europe are required to include:

Commercial Invoice

Air Waybill or Bill of Lading, which are usually prepared by the freight forwarder, to ship the merchandise. Air Waybills are used for shipments being transported by air and Bills of Lading are used for shipments being transported by ocean. Air Waybills and Bills of Lading contain the contact information for the shipper and consignee, the carrier information, port of entry and departure, handling information, number of pieces and weight and shipping costs.

Shippers Export Declaration (SED) or Form 7525-V, for items needing an export license or valued above $2,500.

Certificate of Origin. Even though the commercial invoice usually includes a statement of origin, some countries require that a separate certificate be completed. Customs offices use this document to determine whether or not a preferential duty rate applies on the products being imported and whether a shipment may be legally imported during a specific quota period.

Single Administrative Document (SAD), which is a customs document that must be completed when exporting or transporting 'goods in transit' in countries in the European Union. Exporters are required to complete information about their company, the destination country, the products being exported, the method of transportation being used and any export licenses.