For import and export, the company shall follow the key steps:
- Import and export shall be part of the company's activity.
- The types of goods that will be exported or imported shall be determined.
- The company shall be registered in the Beirut Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
The commercial invoice provides details of the sold products including:
- The Seller and buyer name and address
- Place and date of invoice preparation
- Shipping Method
- Quantity, description and price of goods
- Conditions of delivery and payment
- The commercial invoice shall include the information on the bill of lading and other documents.
- The description of goods in the invoice shall be the same as the description in the letter of credit.
- To avoid inconsistencies, it is useful to keep the description in the letter of credit as brief as possible and to provide the same number of copies to the bank as required in the letter of credit.
- The invoice shall include the buyer name or the person mentioned in the letter of credit.
- The description, details, number of packages and weight of the invoice shall correspond to the loading bill..
- The pricing basis, for example CIF - FOB, shall be specified in the letter of credit. The amount shown in the invoice shall not differ from what is stated in the letter of credit.
For more detailed information, see the following link: Exporting from Lebanon Required
- Prior to shipment, Importers required to inspect and control the quality of goods.
- Certificates and documents required for import in Lebanon shall be attached to the inspection certificate.
In order to issue an import license, the following documents are required:
- Health certificates.
- Component Certificates.
- Customs inspection statement.
- Pre-shipment inspection certificates.
- Packing certificates.
- Quarantine certificate..
For more detailed information, see the following link: Obtaining an import license
