Upload documents for international shipments

When you make an international shipment, some carriers may require additional documents besides the commercial invoice to meet customs regulations in the destination country.

In Envia.com you can upload these documents immediately after you generate your label, from the same shipment confirmation screen.

Available carriers

This feature is currently available for:

• DHL Express
• UPS
• FedEx

Note

Availability can vary by origin country, destination, and shipment type.

Upload additional documents

After you complete all shipment data and click Generate label, the system shows the confirmation screen: Shipping label was created successfully.

On this screen you will find the International shipping files section.

1. Click the dropdown in the International shipping files section.

2. Select the type of document you want to attach.

   

   Note

   You can upload only one document at a time.

3. Upload the document from your computer. Verify that:

   • The document is valid.
   • The file does not exceed the allowed size. (5MB)
   • The document matches the information declared on the shipment.

   

   

If the file meets the requirements, it is sent automatically to the carrier and associated with your tracking number.

Document types

The available documents can vary by carrier and destination country.

Certificate of origin

A document that certifies the country where the product was manufactured.

It is used to:

• Apply trade agreements.
• Obtain duty benefits.
• Comply with the destination country’s import regulations.

Commercial invoice

A commercial invoice that describes:

• Products shipped.
• Quantities.
• Declared value.
• Sender and recipient information.

Customs uses this document to calculate taxes and validate the merchandise.

ETD label

An electronic document associated with the Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) system.

It lets commercial documentation be transmitted digitally to the carrier without needing to provide extra physical copies (depending on the country and the carrier).

USMCA certificate of origin

A certificate of origin under the trade agreement between:

• United States
• Mexico
• Canada

It is used to apply duty benefits when the merchandise meets the origin rules established in the agreement.

USMCA commercial invoice certificate

An integrated version where the USMCA origin certification is included in the commercial invoice.

It is used when:

• The operation requires both a commercial invoice and treaty certification.
• The exporter wants to simplify documentation.

Proforma invoice

A proforma invoice used when:

• The merchandise does not have a final commercial value.
• It is samples, gifts, or shipments without a sale.

It is used to declare the estimated value to customs.