Preparing and submitting correct and complete commercial invoices to the customs authorities plays an important role in ensuring a fast, efficient and trouble-free world trade. Errors and omissions can result in delays in transit, extra costs, withholding or confiscating products with all its consequences. Use the checklist below and make sure that you always provide the following information on your commercial invoices, regardless of the origin and destination of the goods: Name, address, EORI and VAT number of the exporter and importer Article number Number of pieces, i.e. 1 pallet containing 30 cartons Description of the goods (including Customs commodity code) Total gross weight and total net weight of entire consignment (may also be mentioned on the packing list) Type of packaging (box, pallet, bottle, etc.) Currency of the invoice Price per item and total price of the invoice Incoterm and place Invoice number and date Country of origin of the goods EU/UK originating statement (if applicable)* You can also use the attached example invoice in the next page. * For full details of the required statement and completion please refer to the Origin section of the Cooperation & Trade Agreement and associated annex. The content of this sheet and annexes is purely of an informative nature and has been created to highlight the most essential aspects of an invoice and the required content. DSV cannot in any way be held liable if missing information on the invoice not stated in either the above checklist or in the sample invoice lead to delay in customs clearance, nonacceptance by any party and official authorities. CHECKLIST FOR COMMERCIAL INVOICE 2
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