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Commercial invoices with China Freight Forwarder
The Commercial Invoice describes the entire export transaction and shipping terms, and it is used to calculate your import duties and taxes.
What is a Commercial Invoice?
The Commercial Invoice (CI) is a legal document describing the entire export
transaction and shipping terms: the prices, value of the goods, payment terms, and total invoice value.
Why do you need a Commercial Invoice?
It provides the total value of your shipment, which is then used to calculate your import duties and taxes.
Is it a must-have?
Yes! It is one of the most important documents you will need to carry out your shipment.
Who prepares the Commercial Invoice?
The factory or the seller.
What information should a Commercial Invoice contain?
A good Commercial Invoice must contain the following:
- • Shipping transaction (date, invoice number, terms of sale)
- Details of goods being transported (packing list)
- Harmonized System Codes for those goods (aka HS Codes)
- Details of the exporter and receiver
- Country of origin (country of manufacture)