Packing List – What's in the Box? 📦
Scenario:
- A container arrives with 1000 boxes.
- Customs wants to check "Box #45".
- Without a Packing List, you have to open ALL boxes to find the right item.
- With a Packing List: You look at the paper. "Box #45 contains Red T-Shirts". Easy!
Definition: A document detailing the contents, dimensions, and weight of each package in the shipment.
Difference: Invoice vs Packing List 🆚
| Feature | Commercial Invoice | Packing List |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Financial (Price, Value) | Physical (Weight, Size, Content) |
| Used By | Bank, Customs (for Duty) | Warehouse, Transport, Customs (for Check) |
| Key Data | Amount ($) | Net Weight, Gross Weight, Dimensions |
No Price!
A Packing List usually does NOT show the price. It only shows quantity and description.
Quiz Time! 🎯
Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 5
1. A Packing List focuses on:
💡 Final Wisdom: "The Invoice tells you how much you paid. The Packing List tells you what you actually got. You need both!" 📦🧾
🎉 UNIT I COMPLETE! You have mastered the basics of Foreign Trade and its Documentation!
Next epic: Unit II: Balance of Trade & Balance of Payments - The Economics of Nations! ⚖️