What fields must I include?

Required fields for international export shipment: Export reference, ECCN, country of origin, schedule B, master BOL/AWB.

Is this BOL legally binding?

Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.

Can I file a claim using this BOL?

Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

What fields must I include?

Required fields for international export shipment: Export reference, ECCN, country of origin, schedule B, master BOL/AWB.

Is this BOL legally binding?

Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.

Can I file a claim using this BOL?

Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

International Export Shipment

How to fill out a BOL for an export.

Generate your BOL

Free · No signup · PDF download · VICS-format

Form type

BOL NumberShip DateFreight Charge TermsMaster BOL?Includes underlying BOLs

Ship From (Shipper)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Ship To (Consignee)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

CarrierCarrier nameSCACPRO #Trailer #Seal #

Line items

Line 1

HU qtyHU typePkg qtyPkg typeWeight (lb)Hazmat?Yes (X)

Description

NMFC #Class

Density-based class lookup (L × W × H + weight)

Length (in)Width (in)Height (in)Weight (lb)

Third-party billing (optional)

NameContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Customer order section (optional)

No customer orders. Add one if your shipment references PO numbers.

CoD + special instructions

CoD amount ($)CoD fee terms

Special instructions

Loaded by / counted by (carrier section)

Trailer loaded byFreight counted by

Signatures (optional)

Shipper signature

Sign here

Date

Carrier signature

Sign here

Date

Consignee signature

Sign here

Date

Tool-output, not legal advice. Verify NMFC classes and hazmat declarations before signing.

Overview

Export shipments pair the trucking BOL with an Ocean BOL or Air Waybill. Reference the master BOL, port of loading, and country of ultimate destination.

Key fields

Export reference
ECCN
country of origin
schedule B
master BOL/AWB

Common mistakes

Missing schedule B, no country of origin, wrong ECCN classification.

International Export Shipment — FAQs

What's special about a international export shipment BOL?: Export shipments pair the trucking BOL with an Ocean BOL or Air Waybill. Reference the master BOL, port of loading, and country of ultimate destination.
What fields must I include?: Required fields for international export shipment: Export reference, ECCN, country of origin, schedule B, master BOL/AWB.
What are common mistakes?: Missing schedule B, no country of origin, wrong ECCN classification.
Is this BOL legally binding?: Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.
Can I file a claim using this BOL?: Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

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