Pre-Shipment Letter of Credit Checklist for Export Teams
A copy-ready pre-shipment checklist export teams can use before goods ship under a Letter of Credit.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
Use this checklist before booking and shipment to confirm the Letter of Credit can be met: every amendment accepted, every required document assigned to an issuer with exact wording, and the shipment, presentation and expiry dates planned with time to spare.
| Use | Before booking and shipment |
|---|---|
| Owner | Export / documentation team |
| Based on | Fields 31D, 44C, 46A, 47A, 48 |
Credit
- Credit and all accepted amendments on file.
- Subject to UCP 600; irrevocable.
- Confirmation added, if required.
Dates
- Planned shipment date before 44C.
- Presentation deadline calculated (field 48 or 21 days).
- Deadline before expiry in 31D, with courier buffer.
Documents
- Each 46A document listed with originals/copies.
- Issuer briefed on exact wording for each document.
- 47A conditions mapped to the documents that prove them.
Shipment
- Ports match 44E/44F.
- Partial shipment and transhipment allowed as planned.
- Quantity and amount within tolerance (39A).
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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