Packing Declaration
Category: documentation
A document detailing the packing materials used in a shipment, required by some customs authorities.
A packing declaration is a document confirming the packing materials used in a shipment, particularly for wood packaging materials. Many countries require packing declarations as part of import documentation, often in conjunction with ISPM 15 treatment certificates.
Examples
- • Australia and New Zealand require packing declarations for all sea freight shipments.
- • A packing declaration must confirm wood packing has been heat-treated or fumigated per ISPM 15.
- • Customs may reject shipments lacking proper packing declarations, causing delays and extra costs.