Import Documentation
Import documentation
We comprehensively manage all the necessary documentation for importing alcoholic beverages into the United States, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulations. Our approach is designed to eliminate documentation errors that could lead to delays, customs detentions, fines, or product rejections.
Starting in the pre-shipment stage, we conduct a thorough validation of commercial and regulatory documentation, ensuring that each document aligns with the specific requirements of the product, the registered importer, and the relevant authorities (CBP, TTB, FDA).
We handle the proper preparation, review, and coordination of key documents such as:
• Commercial Invoice:
We verify that it includes an accurate product description, alcohol content, declared values, and correct tax information.
• Packing List:
We ensure consistency in volumes, weights, number of boxes, and pallet configurations.
• Certificates of Origin (when applicable):
Particularly relevant under the USMCA for tariff optimization.
• FDA Registrations and Prior Notices:
We coordinate compliance for consumable products.
• TTB Documentation:
We verify that the product has approvals such as COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) and that the labeling matches what was authorized.
• Shipping Documentation (BOL / Waybill):
We align logistics information with commercial documentation to avoid inconsistencies.
One of our key differentiators is cross-validation of information, where we verify that all documents match each other (description, quantities, values, tariff codes), significantly reducing the risk of observations by authorities.
Additionally, we manage:
• Document corrections prior to customs clearance
• Preparation of complete shipping dossiers
• Standardization of formats for recurring clients
• Prevention of discrepancies that could trigger inspections
Our goal is clear: to ensure that every shipment reaches the border with a solid, consistent set of documents that is ready for swift clearance.
In an industry where even the smallest error can bring the entire operation to a halt, our document management process is critical to ensuring continuity, compliance, and efficiency.