| name | commercial-invoice-for-export |
| title | Commercial Invoice for Export |
| description | Drafts a compliant Commercial Invoice for Export satisfying customs, banking (L/C), logistics, and insurance requirements. Enforces Incoterms 2020, HS tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, export control referencing, and certification language. Use when preparing export invoices for customs authorities, freight forwarders, banks, or insurance underwriters. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/commercial-invoice-for-export |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.1 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | trade |
| language | en |
| tags | ["agreement","drafting","regulatory"] |
Commercial Invoice for Export
Drafts a legally precise export commercial invoice for customs clearance, letter of credit payment, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
Prerequisites
Gather before drafting:
- Purchase order / proforma invoice — pricing, quantity, product specs
- Sales contract or L/C — payment terms, special notations, latest shipment date
- Export license (if controlled goods) — license number, expiration, ECCN or USML category
- Shipping instructions — Incoterm, named place/port, carrier details
- Origin documentation — country of manufacture, FTA qualification basis if claiming preference
Invoice Sections
1. Header & Invoice Reference
| Field | Requirement |
|---|
| Invoice Number | Sequential, non-duplicative; traceable in compliance/accounting systems |
| Invoice Date | DD/MM/YYYY internationally; MM/DD/YYYY if US-only |
| Cross-references | Bill of lading / AWB number, packing list ref, certificate of origin number |
2. Party Identification
Exporter / Shipper:
- Full legal registered name (not trade name / DBA)
- Complete registered address with postal code and country
- Tax ID / EIN / VAT / export registration number
- International phone and customs/shipping email
Consignee / Importer:
- Full legal name as registered in destination country
- Delivery or customs clearance address (include FTZ, bonded warehouse, or SEZ codes if applicable)
- Importer tax ID in destination-country format (EU VAT, CA BN, US EIN, etc.)
- Import license number or customs broker reference if required
- Authorized contact: name, title, phone, email
All party details must match PO, L/C, import permits, and AES/EEI filings character-for-character.
3. Commercial & Shipping Terms
| Field | Format |
|---|
| Incoterms 2020 | Three-letter code + full named place (e.g., FOB Shanghai Port, China) |
| Currency | Transaction currency; unit prices reflect all costs included under the Incoterm |
