Export Documents Checklist

Logistics guidance on documentation required to ship or mail materials to international recipients.

• Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)
• Commercial Invoice
• Campus-specific documentation requirements:

Υ UCSF: Purchase Order

• Other possible required documents:

• Certificate of Origin

• Dangerous Goods Declaration

• Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• An Export License may be required for certain commodities and/or destinations
• Information we need:

• Number of pieces

• Piece Dimensions (L x W x H)

• For pallets – number of cartons on pallet

• Date/time shipment will be ready

• Pickup address and contact details:

• Is a liftgate required?

• Is an inside pickup required?

• Any dangerous goods? For example:

• Lithium Batteries (large or small, rechargeable or not)

• Acid batteries – including non-spillable batteries

• Compressed Gases (including compressed air)

• Special considerations
  • Will this shipment be returning to the U.S.? A carnet may help smooth the customs process
  • High-value shipments may require special authorization for insurance purposes.