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Certificate of Conformity for Shipping Goods from the USA Overseas

Some countries, especially many in Africa, require a product conformity certificate for imports. This certificate, also known as a Certificate of Compliance or CoC, is essential for customs clearance.

These rules help protect consumers from unsafe products, which can cause injuries or harm a brand's reputation. 

If you're shipping from the USA to these countries, ensure that you provide the compliance document. Without it, you might face delays, fines, or even have your cargo returned or destroyed.

The shipper is responsible for obtaining the right paperwork for international shipping. The ocean freight carrier and freight forwarder will not help the consignee with certificate of conformity issues.

Be sure to have an original CoC before booking shipments from the USA, as it’s too late to get it once the cargo departs.

If you're shipping to a country that needs import approval, check with that country’s consulate in the U.S. beforehand to learn the requirements. You might also consider having a third party help you obtain the document. Intertek, for example.