Commercial Documents

Commercial Documents include:

• Certificate of Origin
• Commercial Invoice
• Letter of Credit

Certification Requirements

A copy of each original document must be included for the Chamber files. Since the Chamber copy will not be certified, a fee will not be charged for that copy. Please separate the Chamber copies from the original documents to be certified, attach the check to the copy, and then mark them "Chamber Copies."

• All shipments require a Certificate of Origin (C/O) and a Commercial Invoice (C/I). Other required and related documents must be placed under the C/O and C/I.
• All commercial documents must be signed by an authorized person or agent of the company and notarized by a local notary public (unsigned documents will be rejected and returned). Local Chambers of Commerce certification is not required on any of these documents unless used as a notary.
• All Certificates of Origin must state the full name and address of the manufacturer outside the USA on company letterhead.
• Documents must have the full name and address of the consignee.
• Adding the Invoice Number on all documents is preferable.

Certification Fees

• Starting July 1, certification fee for any commercial or legal documents is $60.00 per document. The Chamber accepts company checks or money orders only. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. Checks should be made payable to the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce. If paying by money order or cashiers check, please include your company name, address, and telephone number on the check. Kindly ensure that the correct amount is enclosed with your documents to avoid delays.
• Embassy fees and charges vary by Embassy. Please contact the appropriate Embassy legalization office for current fees schedule.

Forwarding Arrangements

• All documents should include a forwarding arrangements instruction sheet.
• Documents to be returned by U.S. Postal Service or Express Mail must include a stamped, self-addressed return envelope.
• Documents to be returned by courier services (FedEx or UPS) must include a fully completed air way bill including the following:
  • Company name
  • Contact name
  • Company address
  • Company phone number as "shipper."
  • Company account number
  • Please ensure that all appropriate boxes are checked and completed.
• If you require that your documents be forwarded to a consular or an embassy office, please note that a check covering the Embassy/Consulate fees must be enclosed. No documents will be forwarded to any Embassy or Consulate without a check to cover the required fees. Please also enclose a prepaid self-addressed envelope or a return envelope so that the Embassy or Consulate can return your documents to you.