HS Codes & Country of Origin
Itemize Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS/HS) codes and Country of Origin (COO) per line item so customs brokers clear your parcels faster.
Incoterms & Currency Selection
Clearly state terms of sale (FOB, CIF, CIP, DDP, EXW) and bill in any global currency (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CNY) to prevent valuation discrepancies.
Customs Declaration Statements
Includes formal export declaration clauses, exporter Tax/EORI ID, and digital signature lines required by border agencies.
Pre-Formatted Export & Customs Template
Includes sample export line items, HS code descriptions, Incoterms 2020 clauses, and air waybill references.
Essential Information for a Valid Commercial Invoice
When goods cross an international border, customs authorities inspect the commercial invoice to calculate import duties, tariffs, and value-added tax (VAT). Incomplete documentation can hold your shipment in bonded storage for weeks.
1. Exporter & Importer (Consignee) Details
State full legal entity names, registered street addresses, contact phone numbers, and relevant tax identification numbers (e.g., US EIN, EU EORI number, or UK VAT registration).
2. Complete Item Descriptions & HS Codes
Avoid vague terms like "samples" or "parts". Use exact physical descriptions (e.g., "Precision CNC Machined Aluminum Brackets") accompanied by the 6 to 10-digit Harmonized System (HS) Tariff Code.
3. Country of Origin (COO)
List the country where the product was manufactured or assembled. This is critical for duty exemptions under bilateral trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, CPTPP).
4. Delivery Terms (Incoterms 2020)
Indicate the designated delivery term:
- FOB (Free on Board): Seller delivers goods to the shipping port; buyer covers ocean/air freight.
- CIF / CIP (Cost, Insurance & Freight): Seller pays transport and freight insurance to destination port.
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): Seller covers all customs duties and taxes upfront.
- DAP (Delivered at Place): Buyer pays import duties and local taxes upon arrival.
How to Create Your Commercial Invoice in 60 Seconds
- Click Launch Commercial Preset to load the pre-formatted structure.
- Update Exporter (From) and Consignee (To) company details and Tax/EORI numbers.
- Itemize product descriptions with quantity, unit prices, and HS codes.
- Review your Incoterms and Tracking/AWB numbers in the Notes section.
- Click "📥 Download PDF" and print 3 copies to attach to your shipping airway bill pouch.