INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS - Commercial invoices
What you need to know
A signed invoice is essential for customs clearance of every shipment. A commercial invoice is used when goods are part of a commercial transaction and/or intended for sale.
> Click here for instructions on how to complete a commercial invoice.
> TNT Australia International Service Guide
- We do not accept 'Proforma' invoices
- Sender company name and address.
- Receiver company name and address.
- Date of invoice.
- Invoice number.
- Full description of each item of goods supplied (catalogue and part numbers are not sufficient to describe the goods) to enable correct Customs Tariff Classification.
- Country of origin (i.e. where manufactured) for each type of goods being supplied.
- Please include this information (if known) - also referred to as a 'commodity code'. In the absence of a Tariff being provided, a full and accurate description of goods MUST be supplied.
- Quantity of each item of goods supplied.
- Clearly state currency in which the value of goods is expressed.
- Total value of all goods covered by the invoice.
- INCO Term is based on the transaction and payment between the seller and buyer of the goods and the official point of hand-over of responsibility.
- Gross weight (i.e. including packaging), net weight (i.e. excluding packaging) and number of items.
- The following statement must appear "I declare all of the information to be true to the best of my knowledge".
- The invoice must be signed and dated.
Note: Customs requirements vary from country to country and may change without notice.
Read more about Customs and Export Control