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Knock-Down Kit Shipping Documentation

Customs and assembly sites require complete documentation to correctly classify and track knock-down kit components.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Customs and assembly sites require complete documentation to correctly classify and track knock-down kit components. The packing list must itemize each part with quantities, dimensions, and weights; the commercial invoice must segregate components from total value if some components trigger separate customs declaration. Bills of lading and certificates of origin establish sourcing and transport routing. Assembly instructions can be customs-relevant when they define a product's status—whether components are disassembled or partially pre-assembled. Missing or inaccurate documentation causes customs delays or incorrect duty assessments.

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