Document Types CargoLint Supports
An overview of the four trade document types CargoLint processes and what gets extracted from each.
CargoLint is designed to extract structured data from the core documents used in international trade. When you upload a document, our AI automatically identifies which type it is and extracts the relevant fields.
Commercial Invoice
A commercial invoice is the primary billing document for a shipment. It contains pricing, quantities, and product descriptions.
What CargoLint extracts:
- Seller and buyer details (names, addresses, contact information)
- Invoice number and date
- Product descriptions and SKUs
- Quantities and units of measurement
- Unit prices and total amounts
- Payment terms and due dates
- Shipping address and delivery terms (Incoterms)
- Currency and total invoice value
- Special conditions or notes
The confidence threshold for invoices is typically high because they follow standardized formats with consistent field placement. Missing prices or quantity mismatches will lower the confidence score.
Packing List
A packing list details what’s in each box or container, broken down by item. It’s used by both the shipper and receiver to verify contents.
What CargoLint extracts:
- Shipment reference numbers
- Item descriptions and SKUs
- Pack quantities and weights
- Box/container numbers
- Dimensions and volumes
- Net and gross weights
- Handling instructions (fragile, temperature control, etc.)
- Destination information
- Total package count
Packing lists are often less structured than invoices, so confidence scores can vary based on document layout and image quality.
Bill of Lading
A bill of lading is the official receipt and contract of carriage. It proves the carrier accepted the goods and serves as proof of ownership during transit.
What CargoLint extracts:
- Shipper, consignee, and notify party details
- Bill of lading number and date
- Vessel name and voyage number (for ocean freight)
- Port of loading and discharge
- Freight charges and payment terms
- Weight and measurement details
- Package count and description of goods
- Container numbers and seals (for containerized cargo)
- Special remarks and certifications
Bills of lading have highly standardized formats, which typically results in strong confidence scores. However, handwritten entries or poor scans may reduce confidence.
Certificate of Origin
A certificate of origin declares where goods were produced, often required for customs clearance and trade agreements.
What CargoLint extracts:
- Exporter and producer details
- Importer details
- Product descriptions and HS codes
- Quantities and values
- Country of origin
- Certification date and authority
- Signature and stamp
- Trade agreement information (USMCA, EU, etc.)
Certificates of origin can vary significantly by country and trade agreement, which may affect confidence scores. Missing official stamps or unclear authority information can lower accuracy.
Why confidence scores vary by document type
Some documents are inherently more predictable than others. Invoices and bills of lading follow international standards with consistent layouts, making them easier for our AI to process accurately. Packing lists and certificates of origin are more variable in their presentation, so you may see slightly more documents requiring human review.
All extracted data includes a confidence score for each field, so you can prioritize review attention where it matters most.