International Documentation and Certification Services
The export documentation process sometimes requires that documents be authenticated (certified) by the Chamber of Commerce.
You will know if documents need certification by the Chamber from details on your letter of credit or from instructions received from the importer. Please check the details you have received carefully or discuss directly with the importer to ensure you meet requirements correctly the first time.
As a guideline, certification is often required if you are exporting to some Middle Eastern or Latin American countries, if you are exporting particular foodstuffs and related products, if a developing country has a special concession arrangement, or if New Zealand has a free trade or bilateral agreement with the country to which you are exporting.
A useful guide to documentation requirements in most countries can be found in Croner’s Guide: For exporters please click here. For importers please click here.