Compliance
Credible trade starts with credible counterparties and documents.
Our compliance workflow is designed to reduce avoidable transaction risk before goods move or obligations become difficult to unwind.
Core controls
Practical checks around the physical transaction.
Corporate KYC
Company registration, authorized signatories, beneficial ownership and commercial authority are reviewed as appropriate.
Sanctions & jurisdiction
Origin, counterparties, banks, vessels, routes and jurisdictions may require sanctions and export-control screening.
Product integrity
Specification, producer documentation, inspection requirements and product identity must support the contracted commodity.
Document consistency
Commercial, shipping and inspection documents should be consistent with the physical movement and contracted parties.
Banking acceptability
Transaction structure must be workable for the financial institutions processing the contracted settlement.
Right to decline
CS International may decline or pause a transaction where documentation, origin, compliance or counterparty information is insufficient.
Typical trade file
The required document set depends on the commodity and route.
Certificate of incorporation or trade licence, ownership information, authorized signatory and relevant KYC materials.
LOI/ICPO where applicable, offer, sales contract, commercial invoice and agreed amendments.
Specification sheet, producer or origin evidence, certificate of quality and third-party inspection where required.
Bill of lading, CMR, rail documents, packing or weight documents, terminal or warehouse records depending on the flow.
Frequently asked questions
Common commercial questions.
What does CS International trade?
We focus on physical fertilizers and feedstocks, non-ferrous metals, selected energy products and industrial bulk materials. Exact products and specifications are listed on our Markets page.
How are commercial settlement terms agreed?
Commercial settlement terms are transaction-specific and documented in the relevant contract. They depend on product, counterparty, jurisdiction, banking, credit and compliance considerations.
Which Incoterms do you use?
Terms such as FCA, FOB, CFR and CIF may be used where appropriate. The selected term depends on transport mode, origin, destination and agreed allocation of cost and risk.
What documents may be required?
Depending on the transaction: corporate KYC, contract, invoice, origin documents, product quality/inspection documents and transport documents such as a bill of lading or CMR.
Where are you based?
CS International is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.