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Manual export documentation is completely outdated and arrays of export documentation software tools are making rounds of the export industry. If you are about to choose one of these tools, it is important to make the right selection and extract the best out of the software. For this, you can keep in mind these important points to go ahead. Prefer Cloud Solutions Cloud technology is the buzzword today and you should empower your export documentation process by choosing a cloud-based software. By doing so, you won’t need to invest in costly IT infrastructure at your office. Also, you won’t need to install, upgrade and maintain the software. With the help of cloud documentation, you can dramatically reduce the overall time and cost involved in getting various documents generated/approved. Which Documents Do You Need? Some important export documents include phytosanitary certificate (for plants and plat products), health certificate (for animals and animal products), certificate of origi...

When export documentation software solutions were introduced, the exporters found a great relief from the error-prone time-consuming manual paper-based documentation process. And then came the age of cloud-based export documentation which further made the task even easier. If you are planning a switch to cloud for preparing export documents, here’s a brief overview of how you would be using it. No Installation Solution   The first step is to subscribe to a cloud-based solution which requires no installation at your office premises. You would be accessing the software online using a supported web browser or a compatible device that can be a desktop, laptop or tablet. It eliminates the need for future upgrading of the software. Switching to the Cloud   The next step is to make all important preparations for a complete switch to the cloud environment. For this, you would need to: •    Transfer all your export-related data to the cloud. There, the data would b...

Pre-Receival Advice (PRA) is what an exporter sends to a container terminal operator CTO), informing them latter about an export consignment ready for dispatch to the terminal. It may sound a simple communication, but involves a definite process that must be followed carefully. Any error or anomaly in it may cause loss of time and efforts to the exporter. Here in an overview of all the steps involved that you must understand if you are a first time exporter. Before beginning, it is important to mention that electronic PRA is what most of the exporters use these days. The traditional process of manual PRA consumes a lot of time which may ultimately cause unnecessary delays and frustration. CTO Receives Booking Message from Shipping Line Once an exporter books a shipping line service to export his or her consignments, the shipping line sends what can be called the booking message to the container terminal operator. The message provides important details about the consignment/conta...

Every exporter must obtain an export declaration number (EDN) from the Australian Customs as it must be mentioned on the export documents to be sent along export consignments. For this, the exporters need to file export declaration with the Customs, providing required details about the goods being exported. Another benefit of EDN is its use in duty drawback scheme. So, what is duty drawback scheme? It is one of the many schemes provided to the Australian exporters. It makes exporters eligible to receive refunds on custom duties they pay on imported goods. The refund is applicable if the goods in question are: Processed or treated or incorporated into other goods before further exportation or Lying unused since the time they were imported and are now being exported from Australia If you are planning to export such goods from Australia, you must obtain an EDN, just like you would while exporting other goods. In addition, there are other requirements to lodge a claim for duty drawb...

MICoR refers to the Manual of Importing Country Requirements. It is maintained by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Australia and lists the requirements of various countries which import agricultural products from Australia. As you need to go through accurate Australian export documentation process as an exporter, find out how this manual is a great source of information for you. Prescribed and Non-Prescribed Products There are prescribed plant and animal products whose export documentation requirements are different from those of the non-prescribed products. The manual provides details about each of these categories to help you prepare the right sets of documents. The prescribed products category includes meat (fresh as well as processed meat and animal by-products like skin, hide etc.), dairy (milk, milk powder products, processed products etc.), plants (seeds, grains, timber, fruits, vegetables etc.), fish, eggs and live animals. The non-prescribed products categ...

If you plan to export livestock from Australia to other countries, a lot of formalities need to be completed. The Export Control Act of 1982 authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to control the export goods in this category. Here you will find the information on how to get prepared for the export of live animals, including guidance about the required certification. Live Animals Are Prescribed Export Goods Similar to dairy products, plants and plant based products, meat and meat products and several other categories, live animals are also categorized as the prescribed export goods. According to the Department’s norms, prescribed goods must be fir for human consumption or use and carry accurate labels and descriptions. The purpose is to ensure that the goods being exported are export compliant and fir for export to the international markets. Understand Importing Country Requirements Most of the importing countries have requirements regarding import of prescri...

You are reading this post because you still not use an EXDOC software to handle all export documentation-related needs. It also means that you still apply using paper forms, visiting various documents approving bodies personally, receiving documents through post or courier and constantly struggling with the expensive errors. Find out how the parties closely associated with your export activities are making the best out of international trade software systems and get inspired for the same. Certificate and Document Approving Bodies The EXDOC system is in use in Australia for years now. Be it the Australian Customs or the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, every authorized department gives exporters an option to apply and get these documents electronically. The various chambers of commerce too approve online generation and stamping of the certificate of origin. By choosing this option, you can: Avoid usual errors Escape from the delays Save money significantly Track docu...