What Is a Packing List?

Packing list is a supplementary invoice. It sets out the details of the packing matters agreed between the buyer and seller in the letter of credit (or contract). It is convenient for foreign buyers to inspect and verify the goods when they arrive at the port of destination. The relevant content is listed on the commercial invoice, but when the letter of credit has clear requirements, it must be produced strictly in accordance with the letter of credit agreement.

Packing List

The packing list is a supplement to the invoice

· Packing List: Fill in the blank's Chinese name and address in the blank space above the Chinese "Packing List", and the English under "Packing List" can be changed on request.

· Issuer (Issuer): Name and address of the issuer. in

Depending on the type of export company, the content it includes varies greatly, but mainly includes:

Controlling content

(I) Packing list name (Packing list)

Should follow

purpose

In order to improve the work efficiency and standardize the management of materials, the company's packing list should be uniformly formatted and posted.

Scope of application

Applicable to all the company's procurement and outsourcing processing materials.

Management approach

1. Color of packing list (omitted)

2. Format of packing list

Different materials are required to use packing lists of different colors for easy differentiation.

3 Packaging specifications

Each supplier shall determine the packaging specifications of each material according to the size of its packaging container, and shall not change.

4 Packing slip

The packing list should be affixed to the top right corner of the front, back, left, and right of the packaging container.

5. Mantissa box mark

Mantissa boxes require blue carton seals or other easily identifiable signs for easy identification.

6. Packing list format and paste method

The purchaser shall notify the supplier to implement the above requirements; otherwise, the quality inspection personnel shall have the right to refuse inspection; the material stacking method shall be implemented by the warehouse, and the quality department shall follow and supervise.

7. Method for stacking things in warehouse

When storing materials in the warehouse, the packing list should be facing outward for easy reference; the height of the materials should be determined according to the characteristics of the objects and the storage location.

Implementation and amendment

These regulations shall be implemented after approval, and the same shall apply when they are revised.

1. Head up (To / Sold to Messrs / For Account and Risk of Messrs). The title is the consignee, generally indicating the name and address of the contract buyer.

2. Name and Commodity / Description of Goods. This column generally indicates the name, quality, specifications, and packaging status of the specific shipment.

3. Packing / Packed in. Indicate the number and total number of packages for each type of cargo, as well as the actual size (Length / Width / Height) and volume (Measurement) of each package.

In the case where the unit packaging quantity or variety is not fixed, the packaging situation in each package must be indicated, so the package should be numbered. In each package, generally the relevant packaging details are listed in as much detail as possible, such as specifications, models, colors, interior contents, etc.

4. Gross Weight (Gw) and Net Weight (NW). Indicate the total gross weight and the total net weight, and some also list the gross, net or tare weight of the individual pieces of the goods; for unpackaged goods, the individual weights are usually listed one by one.

5. Hoe. The contents of the gimmick are generally the same as those listed in the invoice, and sometimes only listed in the packing list.