Packing List Under a Letter of Credit: What to Include
What a packing list must show when a Letter of Credit requires one, and the data banks compare against other documents.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
UCP 600 has no specific article for packing lists, so a packing list must fulfil its function and meet any requirements in the Letter of Credit (Art. 14(f)), and its data must not conflict with the credit or other documents (Art. 14(d)). ISBP 821 adds that it may be issued by any entity unless the credit says otherwise.
| Specific UCP article | None — Art. 14(d) and 14(f) apply |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Any entity, unless the credit names one (ISBP 821) |
| Typical checks | Weights, number of packages, marks, goods description |
What to include
- Any title or wording the credit requires.
- Goods description not conflicting with 45A.
- Number and type of packages, marks and numbers.
- Gross and net weights and measurements.
- Credit number or other references required by 47A.
Common conflicts
- Gross weight differs from the bill of lading.
- Package count differs from the transport document.
- Marks do not match the certificate of origin or invoice.
Sources
- ICC — UCP 600 (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits)
- ICC Academy — avoiding Letter of Credit discrepancies
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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