Required Documents for Cargo Insurance

What to gather before requesting a quote.

Direct answer

To quote cargo insurance, you will need the Incoterm, commercial invoice, packing list, cargo type, origin/destination ports or airports, and shipping documentation.

How to prepare your documentation

1
Gather Incoterm, invoice, and packing list.
2
Confirm origin/destination ports or airports.
3
Send everything together to avoid delays in quoting.

What is typically requested

Incoterm

Defines responsibility for contracting insurance.

Commercial invoice

Confirms the declared value of the goods.

Packing list

Details items and volumes shipped.

Origin and destination

Ports or airports involved in the route.

Who this matters most for

Companies new to shipping into Brazil

Unfamiliar with local documentation requirements.

Logistics teams handling recurring shipments

Want to confirm requirements haven't changed.

Content reviewed by Ronaldo Fernandes, Commercial Director and licensed technical broker (SUSEP 201069372) at Kingdom Broker Brazil. Verified 08/27/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What documents are required to quote?

Incoterm, invoice, packing list, and origin/destination ports or airports.

Is a bill of lading required?

Often requested during the process, not always at quoting.

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