import documents

Knowing which Import Documents are required before your goods are shipped can help prevent delays, reduce unnecessary costs and support smoother customs clearance.

This section provides information on the standard import paperwork, export documents, customs documentation and customs clearance paperwork that may be required when trading with your selected country. It also includes information on trade agreement documents where applicable, helping businesses identify opportunities to benefit from preferential trading arrangements.

Getting Started

Select the country you want to  trade with, and the relevant information will be displayed. In the example below, Namibia has been selected.

The information available includes the standard shipping documents and import paperwork commonly required when importing goods into the selected country.

As you scroll through the page, you'll also find details of countries that have preferential trade agreements with your selected market. These agreements may reduce import duties when goods qualify under the relevant terms, helping businesses lower the overall cost of importing products.

Where available, you'll also find additional product-specific customs documentation, guidance and supporting information to help prepare your shipment before it reaches customs.

Supporting International Trade

Preparing the correct Import Documents before goods are shipped helps reduce delays and supports a smoother customs process. Having access to the right shipping documents, export paperwork, customs clearance paperwork and country-specific requirements can also minimise the risk of shipments being delayed due to missing or incorrect documentation.

The Import Documents section has been developed as part of a professional, trusted and reliable international trade platform, giving businesses quick access to practical documentation requirements in one place.

Whether you're an experienced importer, exporter or a company entering new international markets, you'll have access to information designed to simplify international shipping. Developed with input from international trade specialists and experts, the platform helps businesses prepare the documentation needed to trade more efficiently and with greater confidence.