- Commercial documents: contract or proforma invoice, commercial invoice and packing list, plus a certificate of origin where needed.
- We prepare the export documents on the China side; the customs clearance method in the destination country and the trade terms are agreed in the quotation and written into the contract.
- Shipping lithium batteries needs the UN38.3 test summary and the MSDS; LEIYU checks them per model and sends them with the quotation.
- Products entering the Eurasian Economic Union usually need Russian labels and manuals; LEIYU can prepare Russian and Kazakh manuals and labels with the order.
Which commercial documents are needed?
- Contract or pro forma invoice
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin (as required for the destination country and customs clearance)
Who handles customs clearance?
We prepare the export documents on the China side. The customs clearance method in the destination country and the trade terms are agreed in the quotation and written into the contract; we confirm which documents are needed after checking each model.
Which documents are needed to ship lithium batteries?
- UN38.3 test summary
- MSDS / SDS safety data sheet
- Transport appraisal (rail, road, sea and air requirements differ; follow the freight forwarder's requirements)
Which language for labels and manuals?
Products entering the Eurasian Economic Union generally require Russian labels and manuals, and some countries also require their national language. LEIYU can prepare Russian and Kazakh manuals and labels with the order.
What to check before dispatch?
- Models, quantities and battery configurations match the quotation
- Outer carton markings and packing list match the goods
- Battery transport documents (UN38.3, MSDS) cover every model in the shipment
- Customs clearance responsibilities and delivery location are specified in the contract
This is a typical list; the requirements of the destination customs and the forwarder take precedence. LEIYU checks its UN38.3 and MSDS documents per model and sends them with the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Are UN38.3 and MSDS available?
Yes. LEIYU checks UN38.3 and MSDS per model and sends them with the quotation.
Who handles customs clearance?
We prepare the export documents on the China side; the customs clearance method in the destination country and the trade terms are agreed in the quotation and written into the contract.
Are Russian and Kazakh manuals available?
Russian and Kazakh manuals and labels can be prepared with the order.