Shortly before a shipment is handed to the carrier, freight forwarders or customs agents systematically cross-check all accompanying paperwork: quantities, weights, commodity descriptions, and addresses must align across the commercial invoice, packing list, and transport document.
Source: https://www.trade.gov/standard-shipping-documents
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