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Non-asbestos declaration template

Non Asbestos Declaration Template

A Non Asbestos Declaration is an important document in shipping that helps customs authorities determine if the goods you are importing or exporting are free of asbestos.

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What is a Non Asbestos Declaration used for?

Many different types of declarations can be made. In this case, a Non Asbestos Declaration document is used by customs authorities to determine if goods that have been exporters are free of asbestos material and to align with the country of import’s local laws and regulations for Prohibited or Restricted goods. Types of Prohibited Asbestos Materials There are several varieties of mineral silicates that belong to the serpentine or amphibole groups of rock-forming materials that include: • Actinolite Asbestos • Grunerite (or Amosite) Asbestos (Brown) • Anthophyllite Asbestos • Chrysotile Asbestos (White) • Crocidolite asbestos (Blue) • Tremolite Asbestos • A mixture that contains one or more of the minerals above

How to create a Non Asbestos Declaration

  1. Open IncoDocs

    Open IncoDocs in your browser and navigate to the “Export Docs” section.

  2. Choose the Non Asbestos Declaration template

    Click on 'New document set' and select the Non Asbestos Declaration template along with any other export documents you wish to create.

  3. Fill out & customize your doc

    Fill out the document, customize template fields to your needs and add your company letterhead. To save time and prevent re-entry errors, enter key shipment data into the Master File to have it sync across all other documents in your set automatically.

  4. Sign & seal

    Click on the signature box at the bottom of your document to create and place a digital signature then hit “Save & Quit”. On the document preview screen, click on the ‘More’ dropdown button and select “Add company seal” to place a digital stamp.

  5. Download or share

    Download or share documents from IncoDocs in 1-click. Documents can be downloaded as PDF or CSV which can be imported into other systems without manual re-entry.

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What information is included on a Non-Absestos Declaration?

It’s important that manufacturers provide all information that is required on a Non-Asbestos Declaration template to avoid having any issues or delays through the customs clearance process.

Note that most customs departments require declarations to be provided on a company letterhead.

The details included on a Non-Asbestos Declaration are quite straightforward, they include:

Manufacturer or Shipper’s details, including company name, address, and contact details
The Declaration (for example):
This declaration is to state that the goods shipped on commercial invoice number 36511 do not contain asbestos and have not been exposed to asbestos during manufacture. We agree to present supporting documentation for the above declaration if required. In relation to future shipments, we further agree to inform in writing to all persons to whom this declaration was given any changes that could affect the accuracy of the validity of this statement.
The manufacturer’s signatory details
Place and Date of Issue
Signatory Company
Name of Authorized Signatory
Signature