Customs Documents

Packing List Generator

Create a packing list draft for shipment preparation and customs document support. Add package count, package type, item descriptions, SKU, quantity, weight, dimensions, and country of origin.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02Estimate onlySource-check required
Tool Widget

Enter shipment or catalog details

Line items
Packing list draft preview

Run the tool to see an itemized result. No signup is required and calculator inputs are processed in the browser unless you submit a correction form.

Answer Summary

What this page answers

Question

How do I prepare a packing list for international shipping?

A packing list summarizes what is in each package, package count, item descriptions, SKUs, quantities, weights, dimensions, and country of origin. It supports the commercial invoice and helps carriers, warehouses, and customs reviewers verify the physical shipment against the invoice.

Formula / Criteria

What to check

The generator turns shipment details and dynamic line items into a packing list draft, calculates total quantity, total weight, package summary, and exports a PDF.

Use This Tool

When to use it

Use this generator when preparing a shipment where you need a draft packing list to align with the commercial invoice before purchase orders, freight quotes, or customs entry.

Official Source Note

Source-check required

A packing list supports the commercial invoice and customs review. It is a preparation draft, not an official customs filing. Verify required fields with the carrier and destination customs authority.

Last Reviewed

2026-08-02

Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.

Official References

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Formula / Criteria

Calculation logic

The generator turns shipment details and dynamic line items into a packing list draft, calculates total quantity, total weight, package summary, and exports a PDF.

Example

Scenario

A 4-carton shipment with mixed apparel, accessories, and sample products can list each item as a line with description, SKU, quantity, unit weight, total weight, dimensions, and country of origin. The packing list summary then aligns with the commercial invoice for the same shipment.

Source Note

Official check

A packing list supports the commercial invoice and customs review. It is a preparation draft, not an official customs filing. Verify required fields with the carrier and destination customs authority.

Limitations

Filing check

This tool provides planning estimates and document preparation support only. Confirm final classifications, duty treatment, and filing requirements with official tariff databases or qualified trade professionals.

FAQ

Common questions

Is a packing list required for international shipping?

It is not always mandatory, but most carriers and freight forwarders request one to support the commercial invoice and customs entry.

Should the packing list match the commercial invoice?

Yes. Total quantity, weight, and item descriptions should align between the packing list and the commercial invoice.

Do I need HS code on a packing list?

Not always, but including HS code and country of origin helps reviewers cross-check the shipment against the invoice.

Can I export the packing list as PDF?

Yes. The generator creates a printable PDF draft in the browser.

Can I use this with the Commercial Invoice Generator?

Yes. Use the same line items in both drafts so the totals stay aligned.

Is the packing list stored?

No. The generator creates previews and PDFs locally in your browser.

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