Alpaca documentation

Required export and import documentation for alpaca trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial Invoicecommercial_invoiceExporter (recognized by customs at origin and destination)all_exports
Packing Listpacking_listExporterall_exports
Bill of Lading or Air Waybilltransport_documentOcean carrier or airlineall_exports
Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originChamber of Commerce or designated industry body in exporting countryall_exports
Sanitary or Veterinary Health Certificateveterinary_certificateNational veterinary authoritylive_animal_exports
Phytosanitary or sanitary certificate for animal productssanitary_certificateVeterinary or agricultural authorityselected_markets
EU Animal By‑Products (ABP) compliance documentationeu_abp_complianceCompetent authority and approved establishmentseu
US Customs Entry and Partner Government Agency Declarationsus_import_entryUS Customs and Border Protection with USDA oversight where applicableus