COMMERCIAL INVOICE

What information should be included?

1. International air waybill number

2. Date of exportation
3. Export references (order numbers, invoice numbers, etc.)
4. Complete name and address of shipper
5. Complete name and address of the consignee
6. Country of export
7. Complete name and address of importer, if different from the consignee
8. Country of manufacture of the commodity
9. Country of ultimate destination
10. Detailed description of merchandise should include (but not limited to) the
following information:
a. Any identifying marks or numbers used on the packaging
b. Total number of packages described on each line
c. Type of packaging being used, i.e., roll, tube, carton, etc.
d. Complete details of each commodity being shipped, including:
• Name
• Part numbers
• Serial numbers
• Schedule B/Harmonized tariff numbers
e. What each commodity is made of, e.g. 50% cotton, 50% rayon; cow
leather, copper
f. How each commodity is to be used, e.g. gift, sample not for resale,
replacement part
g. Quantity of items described on each line
h. Measurement unit used, i.e. lbs., kg, pieces, sets, pairs, yards, etc.
i. Weight of items described on each line
j. Dollar value of each unit
k. Dollar value of items described on each line
l. Dollar value of all items listed on the invoice
m. Check the appropriate box:
• FOB (Free on Board) – The amount on the Commercial
Invoice is for the cost of the goods only.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) – The amount on the
Commercial Invoice is for the cost of the goods, insurance
and all freight charges.
• C&F (Cost & Freight) – The amount on the Commercial
Invoice is for the cost of the goods and all freight charges.
11. Shipper’s Declaration, signature and date
12. One original and two copies required for FedEx shipments

FedEx Express Global Service Planning & Engineering Reference only, master on file
Organizational Learning Group 5/20/2005, Version 1.1