Cocoa documentation

Required export and import documentation for cocoa trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial Invoicecommercial_invoicesellerall_exports
Bill of LadingBLcarrierall_exports
Phytosanitary Certificatephytosanitaryorigin NPPOall_exports
Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originchamber_of_commerce or governmentpreferential_tariff_routes
Quality/Weight Certificatequality_weightSGS, Cotecna, Bureau Veritas, Cargo Inspect Surveyorsall_exports
Fumigation Certificatefumigationaccredited fumigatormost_destinations
OTA (Ochratoxin A) Certificatemycotoxinaccredited labEU_strict_others_growing
Heavy Metals (Cadmium) Certificateheavy_metalsaccredited labLatin_American_origins_to_EU
Pesticide Residue Certificatepesticide_residueaccredited labdestination_specific
EUDR Due Diligence StatementEUDR_DDSEU OperatorEU_imports_post_Dec_30_2026
Packing Listpacking_listsellerall_exports
Insurance Certificateinsurancemarine_insurerall_exports
TRACES CHED-PPched_ppEU competent authorityEU_imports
FDA Prior Notice + FSMA compliancefda_prior_noticeFDAUSA_imports
GACC import permit + CIQ inspectionciq_inspectionGACC ChinaChina_imports