Paperwork is where a lot of first-time rice imports come unstuck. Nothing on this list is unusual, and none of it should cost extra or need chasing.
The standard set
- Commercial invoice — with HS code 1006.30 and your incoterm
- Packing list — bag count, net and gross, container and seal numbers
- Certificate of origin — chamber-attested, or GSP where your market allows it
- Phytosanitary certificate — issued by plant quarantine before sailing
- Fumigation certificate — container level, with duration stated
- Bill of lading — released the day the vessel sails
If your customs authority needs something beyond this set, tell us at the order stage rather than after loading. Most additional certificates are straightforward if we know in advance.
