Certificate of Destruction

Every job ends with a Certificate of Destruction: the document that proves your cargo was destroyed and lets you close the shipment with CBP, the carrier, and your client.

Why it matters

Without proof of destruction, an in-bond can stay open, a refusal case can’t be closed, and a carrier or forwarder has no record to show the client or insurer. The certificate ties the destroyed goods back to the BOL, container, and entry or in-bond number, so every party can close their file.

What the certificate includes

Date and location of destruction (CBP-bonded facility)
BOL, container number, and entry or in-bond number
Description and quantity of goods destroyed
Destruction method
CBP supervision reference, where applicable
Authorized signature

Supporting documents (on request)