Most delayed export payments trace back to a document mismatch, not an unwilling buyer. Check these before you send.
1. HS codes that don’t match the packing list
Customs and banks compare line by line.
2. Incoterms missing from the invoice
FOB, CIF or DAP changes who pays freight and insurance — state it.
3. Currency and exchange rate
Invoice in the buyer’s currency and record the rate you used.
4. IEC and bank details
An outdated IEC or AD code sends your document back.
5. Consignee name spelled differently
It must match the letter of credit exactly.