Leather documentation

Required export and import documentation for leather trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial Invoicecommercial_invoiceExporter (validated by customs)all_exports
Packing Listpacking_listExporterall_exports
Bill of Ladingbill_of_ladingOcean carrier or freight forwarderall_exports
Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originChamber of commerce or designated authorityall_exports
Sanitary or Veterinary Health Certificateveterinary_health_certificateCompetent veterinary authority in exporting countryeu|us|selected_markets
REACH Compliance and SVHC Declarationreach_complianceExporter with buyer due‑diligenceeu
Lacey Act / TSCA or similar chemical and species declarationsregulatory_declarationImporter with supporting documentation from exporterus
Sustainability or traceability certificate (LWG, ISO 14001 etc.)sustainability_certificateLeather Working Group or accredited certification bodiesbrand_programs|eu|us