Fastener Export Packing, Shipping Mark and Packing List Guide

Fastener Export Packing, Shipping Mark and Packing List Guide

Even qualified fasteners can face customs delays, short-shipment disputes or rejection if packing, marks and documents are wrong. Standard export packaging and paperwork are delivery basics.

Inner Packaging

Fasteners are first bagged or boxed in fixed counts (e.g. 500/1000 pcs) with a product label. Small screws use tape reels or small boxes; large bolts use sacks with liner. Rust-prone parts need anti-rust bags or desiccant. Do not mix sizes in one carton unless the customer requests a kit.

Cartons and Weight

Use 5-ply export cartons or plywood boxes; heavy items go on pallets stretch-wrapped. Each carton gross weight is usually 15-25kg for manual handling; over 20kg should mark "lift here" or center of gravity. Cartons must be strong, taped and protected against sea damp.

Mark gross and net weight and carton dimensions. Packed quantity must match labels—never label 1000 pcs when 950 are inside.

Shipping Marks

The front main mark usually includes destination port, customer name/code, order number, carton number (C/NO.1-UP) and country of origin. Side marks show gross/net weight, dimensions and fragile/keep-dry labels. Marks must follow the customer's template. Goods going to third-party warehouses need scannable barcodes.

Packing List and Invoice

The packing list itemizes each carton's size, quantity, gross/net weight and carton number, matching the goods. The commercial invoice shows description, HS code, unit price, total and Incoterm (FOB/CIF). Documents must agree: invoice total = packing list total = B/L total. Wrong HS codes cause duty differences and customs exams.

Common Issues

Port disputes come from wrong marks, short shipment, weight mismatch or missing origin marks. Double-check before shipment and keep photos on file.

Hong Kong fastener trade services review packing, marks and documents.