Ship’s Stores Declaration / FAL Form 3
Category: Documents
Also searched as: FAL Form 3
Definition (plain English)
A port-call declaration listing ship stores such as fuel, provisions, alcohol, tobacco, and other onboard consumables under customs control.
Why it matters commercially
Incorrect stores declarations can delay port clearance, trigger duty questions, and create problems for ship suppliers or operators.
Example
A ship supplier matched delivered bonded stores to the FAL 3 declaration before the vessel departed.
Common mistake
Submitting generic store descriptions that do not match actual quantities, controlled goods, or customs status.
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