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Entry Documents are the collection of documents submitted to customs when goods enter the destination country. Common examples include commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/AWBs, import permits, and health or plant and animal quarantine documents. The preparation of entry documents determines customs clearance efficiency. For e-commerce companies selling across multiple categories and countries, establishing a document checklist and a country-specific matrix can significantly reduce the risk of delays.
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