Commercial Invoice Template
The commercial invoice is the primary document used by customs to determine duties, taxes, and import eligibility. It must accurately reflect the transaction value.
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Seller / Exporter
Company name, address, country, tax ID, contact *
Buyer / Importer
Company name, address, country, tax ID/EIN, contact *
Ship To (if different)
Delivery address, especially for Amazon FBA warehouse
Incoterms
FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP + named place *
Country of Origin
e.g., China (CN) *
Currency
USD / EUR / CNY / GBP *
Payment Terms
T/T / L/C / D/A / D/P
B/L or AWB No.
Transport document number
Line Item Detail
| No. | Item Description | HS Code | Country of Origin |
Qty | Unit | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 1 | Bluetooth Speaker Model BS-100 | 8518.22.00 | China | 500 | pcs | $12.50 | $6,250.00 |
| 2 | USB-C Cable 1m | 8544.42.20 | China | 1,000 | pcs | $1.80 | $1,800.00 |
| ... | Continue for all items |
| TOTAL INVOICE VALUE | $XX,XXX.XX |
Freight Charges
If CIF/CFR: include freight amount
Insurance
If CIF: include insurance amount
Declaration
"We declare that the above information is true and correct." *
Authorized Signature
Name, title, signature, date, company chop *
Customs-Critical Fields
| Field | Customs Use |
|---|
| Transaction Value | Basis for duty/tax calculation. Must reflect actual price paid. |
| HS Code | Determines duty rate, import restrictions, and documentation requirements. |
| Country of Origin | Determines preferential tariff treatment, anti-dumping duties, and Section 301 tariffs. |
| Incoterms | Determines whether freight/insurance is included in customs value. |
| Currency | Customs converts to local currency using exchange rate on import date. |
⚠ Critical for US Imports: For shipments to the USA valued over $2,500, a formal entry (CBP Form 7501) is required. The commercial invoice must list country of origin for each line item. Goods from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs (7.5%-25% additional duty) depending on the HS code.
📝 Amazon FBA Tip: Use the ship-to address of the Amazon fulfillment center (e.g., "Amazon.com Services LLC, 1234 Smith Rd, Dover, DE 19901"). Do NOT put your own company as the ship-to if delivering directly to FBA.
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