Often, importers ask for assistance in the preparation of their letter of credit applications, relating to documentation. The following is our suggestion of the documents required for all shipments, and will replace that portion of the L/C application dealing with documents required under the letter of credit.

1. Full set, minus 1, clean on-board ocean bills of lading (or original airwaybill),issued by (insert name of steamship line, airline, or consolidator which we can provide), evidencing shipment from any port in the country of export to ultimate destination; consigned to (your company name and address), marked FREIGHT COLLECT (or PREPAID); notify Fred Hall & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 610867, DFW Airport, Texas 75261.

2. Commercial invoice, in four (4) copies, in English, detailing merchandise, including exact description in generic terms, part or style numbers, serial numbers (if applicable), color, quantity, unit price and extended prices. Invoices must detail all charges, including discounts, commissions, and any other charges relating to the transaction.

3. Packing list, in four (4) copies, detailing exact contents of each carton. Packing list must also indicate the gross weight and net weight (and in the case of textile items, also the net/net weight), along with the dimensions of the cartons. "MARKS" to be shown on each carton are: P.O. number, part or style number, size, color, quantity, country of origin, and carton number. Cartons are to be marked beginning with the number 1/UP.

4. Beneficiary's certification that all items have been permanently and properly marked with the country of origin, in English.

5. Beneficiary's certification that one complete set of shipping documents, including one original B/L, has been sent by courier direct to Fred Hall & Associates, Inc., 8440 Esters Blvd., Suite 130, Irving, Texas 75063.

FOR APPAREL & TEXTILE ITEMS ONLY

6. Original Textile Visa issued by appropriate authority in the country of export. A textile export license, or other invoice document containing the visa, as specified in the bilateral textile agreements, may be substituted, as appropriate in the country of export. (Not all countries require a Visa; check with our office if in doubt.)

7. A Textile Declaration, indicating the origin of the fabric, method of processing in the country of origin, cost of production, material, and labor, as well as the date of exportation, and a separate declaration relating to the cost of the quota as required by U.S. Customs.

8. Add to item 5 above:
Also the original Textile Visa, Textile and Quota declaration are to be included with the documents sent to Fred Hall & Associates, Inc.