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