Bill of Lading   The information on the Bill of Lading must be consistent with the information listed on the Commercial Invoice. It must contain a complete and accurate description of the goods and it must be legible. The type of clearance preferred and the name of the Customs Broker must be clearly indicated.
| Certificate of Origin The Certificate of Origin is used by the broker to determine the correct rate of duty under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). If this document is missing, the highest rates may be applied to each consignment, and U.S. Customs may not allow the goods into the country.
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Commercial Invoice Two copies of the Commercial Invoice are required: one to accompany the freight from the point of pickup to the point of customs clearance, the other is attached to the Bill of Lading. It includes a description of the goods being shipped, along with the proper valuations and currency information.
| Canada Customs Invoice Two copies of the Commercial Invoice are required: one to accompany the freight from the point of pickup to the point of customs clearance, the other is attached to the Bill of Lading. If border clearance is indicated on the Bill of Lading, please write "PARS Clearance" on the Canada Customs Invoice.
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