Commercial Invoice

Definition

A legal document issued by the seller to the buyer that itemizes the goods being shipped, their value, and the terms of sale (including the applicable Incoterm). The commercial invoice is the primary document used by customs authorities to assess duties and determine admissibility. In time-critical logistics, an accurate commercial invoice must accompany every shipment — errors or omissions can cause customs delays that negate the speed advantage of OBC/NFO services. FlashGL's pre-shipment compliance review verifies invoice accuracy and HS code classification before the courier departs.