Attachment

In foreign trade terminology, 'Attachment' refers to supplementary documents, images, or data sent or archived together with a main document (such as a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, etc.) to provide additional explanation, proof, or details. Common scenarios include: attaching product specifications when quoting, attaching a technical agreement after a contract, attaching packing details after an invoice, attaching a scanned copy of the certificate of origin in an email, etc. Key points for use: 1) Attachments should be clearly named for easy identification, e.g., 'Packing List_Invoice No.123.pdf'; 2) Attachment content must be consistent with the main document to avoid contradictions; 3) If an attachment involves legal effect (such as a contract attachment), it must be confirmed or signed by both parties; 4) Pay attention to email attachment size limits; large files can use cloud links. Unlike an 'Appendix', an attachment is usually independent of the main document text, while an appendix is part of the main document; compared with 'Accompanying Documents', an attachment emphasizes the action of 'attaching', while accompanying documents emphasize official documents that must accompany the shipment. Foreign trade practitioners should ensure attachments are complete, in a common format (such as PDF), and keep sending records.