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Commercial invoice template

Create a customs-ready commercial invoice PDF for international shipments — free, in your browser.

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How to create a commercial invoice

  1. Enter exporter and importer. Add seller (you) and buyer (consignee) details.
  2. Describe the goods. List each item with quantity and unit value.
  3. Add terms and download. Note origin and Incoterms, then download the PDF.

About commercial invoices

A commercial invoice is the backbone of cross-border trade paperwork: customs uses the declared values and descriptions to calculate duties and clear the shipment. Be precise about quantities, unit values and the total, state the currency, and record the country of origin and Incoterms in the notes. Send a proforma invoice beforehand if the buyer needs a value to arrange payment or import licences.

Frequently asked questions

What is a commercial invoice?
A commercial invoice is the customs document that accompanies an international shipment of goods. It declares the seller and buyer, a description and quantity of the goods, their value, and terms — customs authorities use it to assess duties and taxes.
What must a commercial invoice show?
Exporter and importer details, an invoice number and date, a clear description and quantity of each item, unit values and the total value, the currency, and ideally the country of origin and shipping terms (Incoterms). Add origin and Incoterms in the notes.
Is it the same as a proforma invoice?
No. A proforma is sent before the sale as an estimate; a commercial invoice is the final document for a completed sale and is what customs requires for clearance.
Is my data uploaded?
No. The commercial invoice PDF is generated entirely in your browser.

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