Legally Required Document

Authorisation from the customs office for the release of goods for export or import

Title in original language: Autorisation donnée par la douane d'enlever une marchandise pour exportation ou importation

Applicable to: Forest concessions

Holder of Document: Customs authorities and export/import company

Signature required by:
Signature and stamp required by the customs authorities or competent authorities

Key considerations when checking the doc:
What is the date of issue of the documents?
Are the documents signed and stamped by the customs or competent authorities?
Is the information included in the identification section of the goods consistent with the information contained on the sales documents and with the actual shipment?

Purpose and content of document:
This document (clearance slip or ”bon de sortie”) issued by the customs office authorises the movement of goods for export or import. This document contains: - General information (declarant, storage type, number) - Mode of transport (reg number/nationality/driver) - Identification of goods (container number, number and type of package, marks and numbers, gross weight, tariff nomenclature and description of goods.)

Authorisation from the customs office