Export Documents
To be valid, international shipping requires a set of several documents. RN Elements takes care of this complex process for you.
Bill of lading
The bill of lading (also known as BL, B/L, or BOL) is a document issued by a carrier (or his agent). International trade uses it to acknowledge receipt of the cargo for dispatch. This ensures that exporters receive payment and that importers receive the goods (more information on the Wikipedia page).
Packing list
The packing list details the goods in the shipment. As well as information such as the packaging, numbering, serial numbers, weight, and dimensions of each item.
REX (Certificate of origin)
The REX certificate (replacing the formerly named Certificate of Origin, aka COO or Form A) is a document certifying that the goods have been produced, manufactured, or processed in a given country.
Commercial invoice
The commercial invoice is identical to any invoice any national company uses. Essentially, it constitutes a finalized version of the proforma invoice. Sometimes, it can include the packing list.
Certificate of pest control treatment
A pest control treatment (such as fumigation, ETO fumigation, phytosanitary, ISPM 15…) will sterilize your goods (more information on our fumigation) service page. Therefore, this certificate is a document certifying that the goods and/or packaging underwent the required treatment.
Export Licenses
An export license is a critical authorization granted by a country to facilitate the international shipment of specific products, equipment, or goods. It is important to emphasize that not all products necessitate an export license. While some may be exempt, others strictly cannot be exported.
Ethical Sourcing and Certification
Important notice
Most common export licenses for your goods from Indonesia.
Wood, stone, marine and animal, snakeskin
Wood licenses
Indonesian rosewood (aka « palisander », or « sonokeling » in Indonesian).
Wood’s lianaUlin (aka ironwood) is subject to special restrictions for export. We advise checking with us before purchase.
The wood license in Indonesia is known as the V-Legal. But this “V Legal Furniture” export license is the equivalent of the “FLEGT” (the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade).
Indonesian V Legal wood export certification
In short, the FLEGT is an action plan of the European Union intending to combat illegal timber traffic. If you want to know more about this European legislation, click here. Similarly, to read more about the interaction between FLEGT and V LEGAL, you can follow this link.
So, this single-use document confirms the legal origin of the wood. And it is accepted by all destination countries.
Important note: This license is drawn up for a said number of items. Hence, the quantity stated must exactly match the one loaded in the container.
There are four types of V-Legal: basic license (aka V-Legal “normal” or “biasa”), furniture, handicraft (decorative objects and accessories) and kitchen tools & frame.
V-Legal basic (normal/biasa)
V-Legal Documents are Indonesian export licences attesting legality. When the timber legality assurance system is fully working as described in the Indonesia-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA), Indonesia will issue V-Legal Documents as FLEGT licences for timber bound for the EU.
Companies that comply with the timber legality assurance system (SVLK) need to attach a V-Legal Document to their consignments for export to any international market. The V-Legal Document specifies that the timber products being shipped comply with the legality and/or sustainability standard and the supply chain control requirements as stipulated in Indonesian regulations and the VPA. Thus the V-Legal Document provides assurance that timber or timber products are legal. V-Legal Documents are issued by bodies authorised by the Indonesian government to act as licensing authorities.
For products covered by the VPA, the FLEGT licence will replace the V-Legal Document for exports to the EU when Indonesia begins FLEGT licensing.
Decking & Flooring
Besides the “V Legal” license, the wooden decking/flooring must follow those conditions:
INTERIOR :
- the surface (width x length) by piece (or plank or board) cannot be superior to 40 cm²,
- the wood cannot be raw (it must be processed / profiled /planed).
EXTERIOR:
- the thickness by piece (or plank or board) cannot be superior to 3.5 cm,
- the width by piece (or plank or board) cannot be superior to 20 cm,
- any piece (or plank or board) needs to be grooved (4 mm) on the whole length.
Door & window frame
Besides the “V Legal” license, the door or window frames must follow those conditions:
- No size limit applies if it is assembled,
- If it is prefabricated (but not assembled), the maximal dimensions are: 3 cm thick and a 20 cm wide.
Wooden house, gazebo & bungalow
Besides the “V Legal” license, the wooden house, gazebo or bungalow are subject to the following conditions:
- Technical drawings and/or pictures will be required.
V-Legal furniture
Mandatory to export from Indonesia for: all furniture totally or partially made of wood.
Important note: If a single shipment involves items under the categories of both V-Legal basic and V-Legal furniture, this last one will not be necessary. Therefore, the V-Legal basic will regroup all items.
V-Legal handicraft
Not mandatory to export from Indonesia but might be to import in other countries.
Objects of decorations and accessories partially or totally made of wood.
Important note: as this license is not mandatory for Indonesian exports, RN Elements will deliver it on request (you will have to inquire as to its necessity with your freight-forwarder agent at destination).
V-Legal kitchen tools & frame
Not mandatory to export from Indonesia but might be to import in other countries.
All wooden kitchenware such as spoons, bowls, plates, picture frames, mirror frames, decorative frames…
Important note: as this license is not mandatory for Indonesian exports, RN Elements will deliver it on request (you will have to inquire as to its necessity with your freight-forwarder agent at destination).
Other wooden items
We will need to inspect any other wood item to confirm their possible exportation. If your wood items (totally or partially) are not subject to any of the 4 categories above, we advise you to contact us for validation before your purchase them. Otherwise, you might risk finding those items un-exportable from Indonesia.
Export Documents
We prepares the necessary legal export paperwork for your international shipping from Bali.
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Packing
Whether you are carrying furniture, handicrafts, statues or wooden carvings, stone products, knocked-down houses, a motorcycle, or a car, we have the solution that’s right for you.
Shipping & Customs
Our shipping agents may have helpful local contacts, so feel free to ask. A good broker can also suggest cost-effective ways to transport your shipment from the port to your door.
Our Services
We provides reliable logistical solutions, handling everything from shipments to packing and export documentation. Our team ensures safe, timely delivery for both large-scale and custom orders.
Documents & licenses
RN Elements handles all necessary legal export paperwork for international shipping from Bali, including essential documents like export licenses required for smooth global shipments.
Fumigation
RN Elements uses gas pesticides to proceed to the fumigation. This treatment prevents the transfer of foreign plants. It also gets rid of all parasites, worms, and bugs such as termites in the wood.
Insurance
Add an extra layer of safety to your order when you choose to add insurance to your shipping project. RN Elements DOES NOT include insurance by default, so, you must request it.
Payment
International payments can be complex, especially with multiple invoices from various suppliers. RN Elements provides payment services for all your cargo shipping needs from Bali.
