Avocado documentation

Required export and import documentation for avocado trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial invoicecommercial_invoiceExporter with data for customs authoritiesall_exports
Bill of lading or sea waybillbill_of_ladingOcean carrier or freight forwarderall_exports
Phytosanitary certificatephytosanitary_certificateNational plant protection organization (NPPO) in exporting countryall_exports
Certificate of origincertificate_of_originChamber of commerce or authorized bodyall_exports
EU marketing standards conformity certificatequality_conformity_certificateRecognized inspection body or exporting NPPO under EU regimeeu
USDA/APHIS import permit and compliance documentsimport_permit_and_complianceUSDA APHISus
GlobalG.A.P. or similar farm certificationgap_certificationAccredited certification bodieseu
Organic certification (where applicable)organic_certificateAccredited organic certifiers recognized under EU or USDA organic regulationseu|us