Is it required to include a detailed description of the products in the export invoice copy?

[Chakalarajesh]

Dear Experts 

kindly advice is it required to indicate a detailed description of the products in the export invoice copy for shipping bill filing?

if yes, please share if you have any notification regarding this.

Thank you

Rajesh 

[YAGAY andSUN]

Yes, a clear description of goods is required in the export invoice used for shipping-bill filing, because Customs must verify that the invoice and shipping-bill declarations match; this requirement arises from standard export documentation rules under DGFT/Customs, which mandate that the Commercial Invoice-cum-Packing List include the description, quantity, value, and specifications of the goods for assessment and clearance. This is also required for availing export promotion scheme, SCOMET items etc.

AI Summary

Export invoices must carry clear product descriptions under DGFT and Customs norms to match shipping bills and benefits In a customs and export compliance query, a participant asked whether detailed product descriptions are mandatory in export invoices used for shipping bill filing. The responding expert confirmed that a clear and specific description of goods is required. Customs authorities must be able to match the export invoice with the shipping bill declarations for proper assessment, verification, and clearance. Under standard DGFT and Customs documentation norms, the commercial invoice-cum-packing list must contain the description, quantity, value, and relevant specifications of the goods. Such detail is also necessary when claiming export promotion benefits and for control of sensitive (e.g., SCOMET) items.