All details of commercial invoice
Here is an example of a commercial invoice with annotated explanations of each element:
- Invoice Number: This is a unique number assigned to the invoice by the seller.
- Invoice Date: This is the date that the invoice is created.
- Buyer's Name and Address: This is the name and address of the company or individual that is purchasing the goods.
- Seller's Name and Address: This is the name and address of the company or individual that is selling the goods.
- Consignee's Name and Address: This is the name and address of the company or individual to whom the goods are being shipped to.
- Port of Loading: This is the port where the goods are loaded onto the vessel for shipment.
- Port of Discharge: This is the port where the goods will be unloaded from the vessel.
- Mode of Transportation: This is the method of transportation used to ship goods, such as by air, sea, or land.
- Description of Goods: This is a detailed description of the goods being shipped, including the type, quantity, and weight of the goods.
- HS Code: This is the Harmonized System code for the goods being shipped, which is a standardized system for classifying goods for customs purposes.
- Unit Price: This is the price of each unit of the goods being shipped.
- Total Value: This is the total value of the goods being shipped, calculated by multiplying the unit price by the number of goods.
- Incoterms: These are international trade terms that specify the responsibilities of the seller and buyer in the delivery of the goods.
- Signature: This is the signature of the seller or authorized representative creating the commercial invoice, indicating that the information on the invoice is accurate and complete.