Kaisen Logistics, Inc. CHB - Freight Services
COMMERCIAL INVOICE
Each commercial invoice should include the following information:
- The port of entry where merchandise is to be shipped.
- The date of purchase and the address of the purchaser and/or consignee if consignee is different from purchaser.
- A detailed description of the merchandise including the name of each item, quantity and marks/numbers on each item. The marks and number of packages should also be noted.
- The weight and measure, either in metrics or U.S. system of measurement.
- The price of each item in the currency of purchase. This should be a fair market value.
- Type of currency used in transaction.
- All additional charges such as commission, insurance, freight and packing should be shown.
- All discounts, itemized separately, that have been granted by the shipper.
- The invoice should be in English, or an English translation must be provided by the consignee.
- Invoice should be signed by either the shipper or his agent.
- Country of origin must be on the invoice.
PACKING LIST
A packing list should state in adequate detail the contents of each package. A packing list is essential when a shipment consists of more than one package.