The Pro Forma is used primarily to document to the buyer, in advance, the cost and terms of sale of a proposed export. It is used by the foreign buyer as a quotation from the exporter and also to assist in applying for a Letter of Credit from his bank. The Pro Forma Invoice serves as the basis for the subsequent Commercial Invoice.

An invoice, forwarded by the seller of goods prior to shipment, that advises the buyer of the particulars and value of the goods. Usually required by the buyer in order to obtain an import permit or letter of credit.

Invoice provided by an exporter to an import customer before shipping. Typically used when the importer has to organise foreign exchange or get an import licence.

An invoice prepared by the exporter prior to shipping the goods, informing the buyer of the goods to be sent, their value and other key specifications.

an invoice submitted for payment by a supplier before the goods or services are actually delivered

a sales quotation drafted in the form of an invoice

Document generally required for shipping, whether importing or exporting. Contains the information of the agreement between the parties.

An advance invoice prepared by an exporter before shipping, setting out the goods to be sent, their value and other details.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Invoice issued as a matter of record and sent to the distributor prior to the shipment of products to confirm the specifications.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to shipment informing the buyer of the types and quantities of commodities being sent, value, and important specifications (weight, size etc.). Pro forma invoices are acceptable when the vendor required advance payment before shipping the commodity.

A quotation prepared by the seller in advance of actual shipment of the merchandise in order to document to the buyer the cost of the merchandise and other related terms of sale.

An abbreviated invoice sent at the beginning of a sale transaction, usually to enable the buyer to obtain an import permit or a foreign exchange permit or both. The pro forma invoice gives a close approximation of the weights and values of a shipment that is to be made.

a statement, in the form of an invoice, filed by the importer at the time of entry, when the commercial invoice is lacking.

An invoice provided by the importer in lieu of a commercial invoice when a commercial invoice is not available at the time of merchandise entry. In such cases the importer must present a bond to Customs guaranteeing production of the required commercial invoice not later than 120 days from the date of entry. If the invoice is needed by Customs for statistical purposes, it must generally be produced within 50 days from the date the entry summary is required to be filed. If the required commercial invoice is not presented to Customs before the expiration of the 120-day period, the importer incurs a liability under his bond for failure to file.

The first draft of the exporter's bill, provided to the importer prior to shipment of the merchandise, informing him of the kind and quantity of goods to be sent, their estimated price and other characteristics (weight, size, etc.). On the basis of this information, the importer will decide whether he wants to confirm an order or not. Français: Facture pro-forma Español: Factura pro forma

Draft invoice sent to an importer by the exporter prior to order confirmation and shipment to assist in matters relating to obtaining import licences or foreign exchange allocations, or simply to advise the value of a consignment so that letters of credit can be opened.