Corn documentation

Required export and import documentation for corn trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial Invoicecommercial_invoiceExporterall_exports
Bill of Ladingbill_of_ladingOcean carrierall_exports
Phytosanitary Certificatephytosanitary_certificateNational plant protection organization (e.g., USDA-APHIS, MAPA Brazil)all_exports
Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originChamber of commerce or exporter under self-certification schemesall_exports
Quality and Weight Certificateinspection_certificateIndependent surveyor (e.g., SGS, Cotecna, Intertek) or FGIS in the USall_exports
Fumigation Certificatefumigation_certificateLicensed fumigation companyall_exports
GMO/Non-GMO Statementgmo_declarationExporter or accredited labeu|china|specialty_markets
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Permitsps_import_permitImporting country’s veterinary or plant health authoritydestination_specific