LCL Packing Declaration at a glance
What it is: The LCL packing declaration is on company letterhead that must be issued by the packer of the goods and must include the company's name and physical address.
Who signs: The Signed line is signed by a Company Employee.
A filled-in LCL Packing Declaration example: timber pallets treated to ISPM 15
How to fill out LCL Packing Declaration, box by box
Vessel name, voyage number and consignment identifier
Enter the Vessel name, the Voyage number and the Consignment identifier or numerical link.
Unacceptable packaging material statement
Q1: Have unacceptable packaging materials been used as packaging or dunnage in the consignments covered by this document? A1: YES or NO. Packaging material such as straw, peat, hay, chaff, used fruit & vegetable cartons are not permitted.
Timber/bamboo packaging/dunnage statement
Q2: Has timber/bamboo packaging/dunnage been used in consignments covered by this document? A2: YES Timber, YES Bamboo or NO (nil timber/bamboo). Timber/bamboo packaging/dunnage includes: crates, cases, pallets, skids, and any other timber or bamboo used as a shipping aid. Treatment certification is ONLY IF timber/bamboo packaging/dunnage is declared in Question 2.
Treatment certification
Q3: All timber/bamboo packaging/dunnage used in the consignment has been treated and marked in compliance with ISPM 15. Note: ISPM 15 is only applicable to timber packaging.
Or treated in compliance with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry treatment requirements (With accompanying treatment certificate).
Or Not treated.
Signed, printed name and date of issue
Sign on the Signed line, enter the Printed name (Employee Name) and the Date of issue as DD/MM/YYYY.
Sources
[1] LCL Packing Declaration (December 2024 Version), Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the Official source link on this page).