A document that contains a declaration by the seller, the shipper, or the agent as to the value of the shipment.
Certain countries require special invoices containing specific information for the Customs clearance and valuation of imported shipments. These documents contain most of the elements of the Commercial Invoice, and are usually in the language of the importing country. The Canadian Customs Invoice is the most popular of this type.
A form requiring all data in a commercial invoice along with a certificate of value and/or a certificate of origin. Required in a few countries (usually former British territories) and usually serves as a seller's commercial invoice.
Document required by customs of an importing country stating the invoice or other relevant price (e.g. retail price, price of identical products), and details of costs for freight, insurance, handling and packing, etc.. Terms of delivery and payment are normally also required to enable customs to determine the customs value for the goods which are to be consigned to that country.
A document used to clear goods through customs in the importing country by providing documentary evidence of the value of goods. In some cases, the commercial invoice (see glossary entry) may be used for this purpose.
This helps clear goods through customs points in an importing country by verifying the value of goods.
Prepared by the exporter or forwarder; this is a copy of the seller's commercial invoice and describes the goods bought. Customs invoices are used for import clearances and, occasionally, vary from commercial invoices.
A special form prepared by the shipper furnishing information about the merchandise for U.S. or other customs purposes. A specific form number may be required to be completed for certain types of goods imported. Customs may require that such invoices also bear a visa stamp.
A special invoice prepared by the exporter on a prescribed form provided by customs authorities of the importing country.
A document, required by some foreign countries' customs officials to verify the value, quantity, and nature of the shipment, describing the shipment of goods and showing information such as the consignor, consignee, and value of the shipment. Back to top of screen
