General
Consignor
The party shipping the goods — typically the seller or exporter named as shipper on transport documents.
In depth
The consignor is the party sending the shipment: often the seller or exporter of record. On documents the shipper field may show the consignor or a forwarder acting as shipper. Export declarations reference the consignor’s EORI/VAT or local equivalent.
Key points
- Often synonymous with shipper on export docs
- Responsible for accurate export declaration in most regimes
- May differ from invoice seller in agency arrangements
- Must align with certificate of origin producer/exporter fields