Export Documentation
Every document, handled — so your shipment clears without surprises.
Our documentation desk ensures shipments comply with destination-country import requirements. Below is what we issue with every consignment.
Phytosanitary Certificate
- What it is
- Government-issued certificate confirming plants/products are pest-free.
- Why it matters
- Required by virtually every destination country for plant-origin imports.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- We obtain it through Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) ahead of vessel loading.
Certificate of Origin
- What it is
- Confirms the country of origin of the goods.
- Why it matters
- Used by customs to determine applicable duties and preferential trade access.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- Issued by accredited chambers; we prepare and authenticate per shipment.
Commercial Invoice
- What it is
- Records seller, buyer, products, quantities, prices and Incoterms.
- Why it matters
- Primary document for customs valuation and payment.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- Drafted to match the contract and reviewed before issuance.
Packing List
- What it is
- Itemises each package — weight, dimensions, contents.
- Why it matters
- Used by freight forwarders, customs and the buyer for receipt verification.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- Generated during loading from our warehouse management records.
Bill of Lading
- What it is
- Carrier-issued contract for ocean transport.
- Why it matters
- Document of title — required by the buyer to claim the goods at destination.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- Procured from the shipping line and released per agreed payment terms.
Quality Analysis Report
- What it is
- Lab report covering moisture, purity and contract specifications.
- Why it matters
- Independent confirmation that quality meets buyer requirements.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- Performed by accredited labs and accompanies each consignment.
Fumigation Certificate
- What it is
- Confirms the consignment was treated against pests.
- Why it matters
- Required for several food and plant-origin commodities into the EU/Asia/US.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- Treatment scheduled at origin and certificate issued by approved providers.
Inspection Report
- What it is
- Independent pre-shipment inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek).
- Why it matters
- Many buyers and LCs require third-party verification before payment.
- How BlueWaters handles it
- We coordinate inspection at loading on request.