# Document Check

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Freight forwarders and customs authorities carry out a document check before cargo is released or admitted to customs clearance.

Freight forwarders and customs authorities carry out a document check before cargo is released or admitted to customs clearance. The review covers bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and any other required accompanying documents, testing each for completeness, factual accuracy, and internal consistency—a quantity on the packing list that contradicts the invoice is enough to halt the entire process. The check confirms that all statutory and customs requirements are met before a physical inspection is even considered. In day-to-day forwarding, it also functions as an early-warning mechanism: discrepancies caught at this stage are far less costly to resolve than objections raised at the destination.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/document-check.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/document-check.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Document Check |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/document-check.asp |

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