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What is a Commercial Invoice, and what Information is Needed on it?

Written by Bonita Fowlersmith

Updated at May 8th, 2025

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A Commercial Invoice (CI) is a document utilized for customs declaration that specifies the value and quantity of the items being shipped.

The information Needed on the Commercial Invoice is as follows:

  • Country of origin (where the products were made)
  • Full name and address of the supplier/manufacturer
  • Full name and address of the importer of record (the business or person purchasing the products)
  • Quantity of units for each product
  • Unit value for each product 
  • Complete description of the product, including:
    • What the product is
    • What the product is used for
    • What the product is made of
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