Contents of Commercial Invoice & Invoice

[Philip Scott]

Can anyone give guidance on exactly what information should be contained in a Commercial Invoice and Packing List to aid in a seamless customs clearance? (Possible suggest good samples documents).

1. Is it accepatble to have a single document (combined Commercial Invoice/Packing List) if all of the requried information is contained within the single document.
2. Are there specific declarations which should be written on the Commercial Invoice?
3. If the goods cannot be valued using transactional value, and the Computed Method (cost plus) is used, should this method of valuation be highlighted on the Commercial invoice ... or will that just draw attention to the value and potentially lead to further delays in processing through customs?
4. Who is responsible for completing the Declaration of Dutiable Value form ... the shipper or the customs agent?

Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

Philip

AI Summary

Commercial invoice requirements: include exporter/importer details, goods description, weights, incoterms; separate packing list required.
A commercial invoice must state exporter and importer names and addresses, exporter identifiers, goods description, quantities, unit and total values, gross and net weights, dimensions, currency, exemption notification numbers, Incoterms, export-benefit elections, and references like ARE-1 and packing slip numbers. A separate packing list is generally mandatory; combining invoice and packing list may not be accepted. Do not state the valuation method on the invoice, and the customs house agent is responsible for submitting the Declaration of Dutiable Value.