Rice documentation

Required export and import documentation for rice trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial Invoicecommercial_invoiceexporterall_exports
Bill of Lading (container or bulk)BLcarrierall_exports
GSP Form A / Certificate of Origincertificate_of_originchamber of commerce / origin govtpreferential_access
Weight Certificateweight_certificatemill scale + vessel draft surveyall_exports
Quality/Inspection Certificatequality_inspectionSGS / Intertek / TISI Thailand / USDA-FGISall_exports
Phytosanitary Certificatephytosanitaryorigin NPPOall_exports
Fumigation Certificatefumigationlicensed fumigatordestination_specific
Japan SBS (Simultaneous Buy-Sell) Tender Documentationsbs_tenderMAFF JapanJP_only
EU Pesticide Residue Test + Certificate of Conformityresidue_testaccredited labEU_only
Philippines NFA Import Permit + SPS Clearanceimport_permitNFAdestination_specific
Nigeria NAFDAC + SON Quality ComplianceregistrationNAFDAC + Standards Org of Nigeriadestination_specific
APEDA Certificate (Indian Basmati)apedaAPEDA Indiaorigin_specific
DNA/Varietal Authenticationvarietal_authenticationaccredited labbasmati_specific
Basmati Age Declarationage_declarationexporter / millbasmati_specific
Organic Certificate (USDA NOP / EU Reg / JAS)organicaccredited certifierorganic_only
Non-GMO Declarationnon_gmoexporterdestination_specific