Compliance shipping ensures that all goods are transported according to international, federal, and local regulations related to labeling, documentation, packaging, and customs requirements.
It helps businesses avoid legal penalties, delays, product seizures, or reputational damage by ensuring shipments meet all necessary trade and safety standards.
Common documents include commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, MSDS (for hazardous materials), and customs declarations depending on the destination.
Responsibility varies depending on the terms of sale (Incoterms), but both parties must coordinate to ensure documentation, labeling, and declarations are accurate.
Non-compliant shipments may be delayed, returned, fined, or confiscated by customs or regulatory authorities, leading to financial and operational losses.
