{"id":114451,"date":"2026-04-30T14:14:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/?p=114451"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:14:58","slug":"commercial-invoice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/commercial-invoice\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Invoice: A Simple Guide You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"114451\" class=\"elementor elementor-114451\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52aaeff e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52aaeff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abb412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7abb412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"498\">Commercial invoices play an important role in international shipping. Without a properly completed commercial invoice, the shipments may face delays or extra charges.<\/p><p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"498\">In this blog, we will guide you through everything you need to know about commercial invoice. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ffcb31 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"4ffcb31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-caret-right&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de45eb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de45eb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Commercial Invoice?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b7b6fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b7b6fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1812\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-scaled.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-114461\" alt=\"Commercial Invoice for oversea delivery\/ international courier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-scaled.png 1812w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-768x1085.png 768w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-1087x1536.png 1087w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-1-1-1449x2048.png 1449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1812px) 100vw, 1812px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8bd4a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8bd4a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"418\">A commercial invoice is an important document used in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/ship-product-internationally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international shipping<\/a>\u00a0that serves as both a customs <b>declaration and a record of sale <\/b>between a seller and a buyer. It includes details such as product descriptions, quantities, values, and seller and buyer information.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"661\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Customs authorities use the commercial invoice to verify shipments, assess\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/taxes-and-duties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">duties and taxes<\/a>, and ensure import regulations are met. In simple terms, it helps goods move across borders smoothly while confirming the details of the transaction.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779745a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"779745a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f70d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36f70d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Elements Included in a Commercial Invoice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55bbec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55bbec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1812\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-scaled.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-114462\" alt=\"Key Elements Included in a Commercial Invoice\u200b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-scaled.png 1812w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-768x1085.png 768w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-1087x1536.png 1087w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Commercial-Invoice-2-1-1449x2048.png 1449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1812px) 100vw, 1812px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f39cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f39cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1id1dly\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"118\">1. Date of Invoice<\/h3>\n<div>Include the date when you issue the invoice or ship the goods. This helps both parties and customs track the transaction timeline and verify shipment details.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1id1dly\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"118\">2. Seller and Buyer Information<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"301\">Include the full names, addresses, and contact details of both the seller (shipper) and the buyer (consignee). This clearly identifies all parties involved in the shipment.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Payment &amp; Shipment Type Section<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Clearly state who is responsible for paying duties and taxes, and also indicate whether the shipment is a document or a parcel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vjez39\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"332\">4. Item Description<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"519\">Clearly describe what you are shipping. Write what the products are and explain their purpose or use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"op5yzv\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"549\">5. Quantity<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"710\">State the number of items you are sending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"yjr9c8\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1266\">6. HS (Harmonised System) Code<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1375\">Add the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/malaysia-hs-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HS code<\/a>&nbsp;for each product. Customs uses this code to classify goods for import and export processing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"atlm39\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"747\">7. Unit Price and Grand Total<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"891\">List the price of each item and mention the currency used, such as RM. Then calculate and include the total value of all goods in the shipment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12qhda0\" data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"96\">8. Weight and Dimensions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"341\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">State the weight and dimensions of the shipment clearly. Include both net and gross weight, as well as the size of the package (length, width, and height). This helps with shipping cost calculation, handling, and customs processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1njbc1h\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"361\">9. Signature<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"542\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Include the signature of the authorized person from the sender side. This confirms that all the information provided is correct and approved for shipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01b282b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"01b282b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96e601e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96e601e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Commercial Invoices Matter in International Shipments?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cac34d6 elementor-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"cac34d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCustoms Clearance Requirement\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThese documents are required by customs authorities to process and clear international shipments.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc2aa17 elementor-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"fc2aa17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProof of Transaction\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt serves as legal proof of the sale between the buyer and seller, showing what was shipped and its agreed value.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f701fb9 elementor-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f701fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-box\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeclaration of Value & Description\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt ensures goods are correctly declared with clear descriptions, HS codes, and total value, helping customs verify if the items are legal or restricted.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1050c27 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1050c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2396501 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2396501\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Commercial Invoice vs Other Invoice: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382fe41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"382fe41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"gqifk7\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"331\">1. Purpose<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"603\">Businesses use a commercial invoice mainly for international shipping and customs clearance. It provides detailed information about goods that businesses export or import. Companies use other invoices, such as standard or tax invoices, for domestic sales and payment requests.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18gr39x\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"840\">2. Details<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1076\">Commercial invoice includes detailed shipping information such as HS codes, country of origin, Incoterms, and declared value. Other invoices usually contain basic details like item description, quantity, unit price, and total amount.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ndr31f\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1106\">3. Customs Requirement<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1265\">Customs authorities require a commercial invoice to process and clear international shipments. They do not accept other invoices for customs clearance purposes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1venubg\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1290\">4. Legal Function<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1514\">Commercial invoice acts as a legal document for international trade, helping determine duties, taxes, and shipment compliance. Other invoices mainly serve as financial records or payment requests between buyer and seller.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf6fb1a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bf6fb1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21a8d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d21a8d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips to Avoid Mistakes on a Commercial Invoice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-958656f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"958656f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1xyla72\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"260\">1. Be Specific<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"546\">Avoid unclear terms like \u201csamples,\u201d \u201cparts,\u201d or \u201caccessories.\u201d Instead, clearly describe each item, including what it is made of and its intended use. For example, write <b>\u201c100% cotton men\u2019s t-shirt\u201d <\/b>instead of just \u201cclothing.\u201d Clear descriptions help customs correctly identify the goods.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"ue67ti\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"576\">2. Use Proper HS Codes<\/h3><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"803\">Always include the correct HS code for each product. HS codes help customs classify goods accurately and calculate the right duties and taxes. Using the wrong code can cause delays or incorrect tax charges.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1oaa3xl\" data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"840\">3. Double-Check Party Details<\/h3><p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1024\">Make sure the seller and buyer information is complete and accurate, including full names, addresses, and contact details. Incorrect information can cause delivery and customs issues.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1rupwgg\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1069\">4. Verify Quantity, Weight, and Value<\/h3><p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1226\">Ensure the quantity of items, net and gross weight, and declared value are correct. All details should match your packing list and other shipping documents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c0ac5e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4c0ac5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e0938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95e0938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A commercial invoice is an important document for international shipping. It helps to ensure proper customs clearance and accurate shipment details.\u00a0<\/p><p>Ready to send your international parcel? Start shipping with EasyParcel today!\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Sign up for FREE<\/span>\u00a0today and enjoy a<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">\u00a0RM10 discount coupon\u00a0<\/span>to kick-start your delivery!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b43b74 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4b43b74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/p3x.cc\/rgi2oE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-hand-point-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Send Your International Parcel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceab9ca elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ceab9ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb8b0fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb8b0fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc77f56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc77f56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>1. What is a commercial invoice?<\/b><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/>A commercial invoice is a document used for international shipping. It shows important details about the shipment such as the seller and buyer information, description of goods, quantity and value.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #111111;\" data-identifyelement=\"530\">What is the difference between invoice and commercial invoice?<\/span><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/>A regular invoice is used for payment between the buyer and seller, while a commercial invoice is a customs document that provides detailed information about the goods for international shipping.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1107\">3. Who provides a commercial invoice?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\" \/>Commercial invoice will be provided along with air waybill whenever you book for any international couriers on EasyParcel. You can also create your own commercial invoice using this\u00a0<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3uSJYuy\">online invoice generator<\/a>\u00a0for FREE!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial invoices play an important role in international shipping. Without a properly completed commercial invoice, the shipments may face delays or extra charges. In this blog, we will guide you through everything you need to know about commercial invoice. Let\u2019s get started! Contents What is a Commercial Invoice? A commercial invoice is an important document used in\u00a0international shipping\u00a0that serves as both a customs declaration and a record of sale between a seller and a buyer. It includes details such as product descriptions, quantities, values, and seller and buyer information. Customs authorities use the commercial invoice to verify shipments, assess\u00a0duties and taxes, and ensure import regulations are met. In simple terms, it helps goods move across borders smoothly while confirming the details of the transaction.\u00a0 Key Elements Included in a Commercial Invoice 1. Date of Invoice Include the date when you issue the invoice or ship the goods. This helps both parties and customs track the transaction timeline and verify shipment details. &nbsp; 2. Seller and Buyer Information Include the full names, addresses, and contact details of both the seller (shipper) and the buyer (consignee). This clearly identifies all parties involved in the shipment. 3. Payment &amp; Shipment Type Section Clearly state who is responsible for paying duties and taxes, and also indicate whether the shipment is a document or a parcel. 4. Item Description Clearly describe what you are shipping. Write what the products are and explain their purpose or use.&nbsp; 5. Quantity State the number of items you are sending.&nbsp; 6. HS (Harmonised System) Code Add the&nbsp;HS code&nbsp;for each product. Customs uses this code to classify goods for import and export processing. 7. Unit Price and Grand Total List the price of each item and mention the currency used, such as RM. Then calculate and include the total value of all goods in the shipment. 8. Weight and Dimensions State the weight and dimensions of the shipment clearly. Include both net and gross weight, as well as the size of the package (length, width, and height). This helps with shipping cost calculation, handling, and customs processing. 9. Signature Include the signature of the authorized person from the sender side. This confirms that all the information provided is correct and approved for shipment. Why Commercial Invoices Matter in International Shipments? Customs Clearance Requirement These documents are required by customs authorities to process and clear international shipments. Proof of Transaction It serves as legal proof of the sale between the buyer and seller, showing what was shipped and its agreed value. Declaration of Value &#038; Description It ensures goods are correctly declared with clear descriptions, HS codes, and total value, helping customs verify if the items are legal or restricted. Commercial Invoice vs Other Invoice: What\u2019s the Difference? 1. Purpose Businesses use a commercial invoice mainly for international shipping and customs clearance. It provides detailed information about goods that businesses export or import. Companies use other invoices, such as standard or tax invoices, for domestic sales and payment requests. 2. Details Commercial invoice includes detailed shipping information such as HS codes, country of origin, Incoterms, and declared value. Other invoices usually contain basic details like item description, quantity, unit price, and total amount. 3. Customs Requirement Customs authorities require a commercial invoice to process and clear international shipments. They do not accept other invoices for customs clearance purposes. 4. Legal Function Commercial invoice acts as a legal document for international trade, helping determine duties, taxes, and shipment compliance. Other invoices mainly serve as financial records or payment requests between buyer and seller. Tips to Avoid Mistakes on a Commercial Invoice 1. Be Specific Avoid unclear terms like \u201csamples,\u201d \u201cparts,\u201d or \u201caccessories.\u201d Instead, clearly describe each item, including what it is made of and its intended use. For example, write \u201c100% cotton men\u2019s t-shirt\u201d instead of just \u201cclothing.\u201d Clear descriptions help customs correctly identify the goods. 2. Use Proper HS Codes Always include the correct HS code for each product. HS codes help customs classify goods accurately and calculate the right duties and taxes. Using the wrong code can cause delays or incorrect tax charges. 3. Double-Check Party Details Make sure the seller and buyer information is complete and accurate, including full names, addresses, and contact details. Incorrect information can cause delivery and customs issues. 4. Verify Quantity, Weight, and Value Ensure the quantity of items, net and gross weight, and declared value are correct. All details should match your packing list and other shipping documents. A commercial invoice is an important document for international shipping. It helps to ensure proper customs clearance and accurate shipment details.\u00a0 Ready to send your international parcel? Start shipping with EasyParcel today!\u00a0Sign up for FREE\u00a0today and enjoy a\u00a0RM10 discount coupon\u00a0to kick-start your delivery! Send Your International Parcel Now FAQs 1. What is a commercial invoice?A commercial invoice is a document used for international shipping. It shows important details about the shipment such as the seller and buyer information, description of goods, quantity and value.\u00a0 2.\u00a0What is the difference between invoice and commercial invoice?A regular invoice is used for payment between the buyer and seller, while a commercial invoice is a customs document that provides detailed information about the goods for international shipping. 3. Who provides a commercial invoice?Commercial invoice will be provided along with air waybill whenever you book for any international couriers on EasyParcel. 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