Document	Type	Issuing authority	Applicability
Packing list	packing_list	Exporter	all_exports
Commercial invoice	commercial_invoice	Exporter (validated by customs)	all_exports
Bill of lading	bill_of_lading	Ocean carrier or freight forwarder	all_exports
Phytosanitary certificate	phytosanitary_certificate	National plant protection organization (e.g., APEDA‑linked authority in India, CIQ in China)	all_exports
Certificate of origin	certificate_of_origin	Chamber of commerce or designated trade authority	all_exports
Health certificate / sanitary certificate	health_certificate	Exporting country food safety or veterinary authority	eu
FDA prior notice and facility registration	us_fda_compliance	US Food and Drug Administration	us
Pesticide residue and contaminant test report	lab_test_report	Accredited laboratory	eu