Hay documentation

Required export and import documentation for hay trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial Invoicecommercial_invoiceExporter (validated by customs at origin and destination)all_exports
Bill of Lading (B/L) or Sea Waybillbill_of_ladingOcean carrier or freight forwarderall_exports
Packing Listpacking_listExporterall_exports
Phytosanitary Certificatephytosanitary_certificateNational plant protection organization (e.g., USDA‑APHIS for U.S. exports)all_exports
Fumigation Certificate (if required)fumigation_certificateLicensed fumigation service provider recognized by origin authorityasia_and_middle_east
Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originChamber of commerce or authorized industry body in exporting countryall_exports
Quality and Analysis Certificatequality_certificateIndependent laboratory or exporter’s in‑house labcontractual
Insurance Certificatecargo_insurance_certificateMarine insurer or brokerall_cif_cfr_sales