What is a commercial invoice?
A commercial invoice serves as a proof of sale and includes:
Details of the Buyer and Seller.
Details about the consignee (ie, to whom and where the shipment will be delivered).
The notifying parties, such as customs agents.
A description of the goods, including the HS code.
The value of the goods, from which the customs duties will eventually be levied.
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