What is a Packing List, and what details must it contain for textile shipments?

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A Packing List is a shipping document itemizing every carton or bale in a consignment—stipulating box numbers, net weight, gross weight, dimensions, and exact item/piece counts per SKU.

Mandatory document for customs clearance and freight handling.

Updated 5 November 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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