E/CMI01
Commercial Invoice
Definition:
The commercial invoice is a legal document between the supplier and the customer that
clearly describes’ the sold goods, and the amount due on the customer. The commercial
invoice is one of the main documents used by customs in determining customs duties.
Invoice Information
Refers to the information regarding the commercial invoice
Invoice Number: The supplier invoice reference number
Invoice Date: The issue date of the invoice
Order Number: The customer order number of the goods
Shipper Information:
Refers to the information about the sender of the Goods
Name: The name of the sender
Address: The complete address of the sender, which includes the postal/zip code and
the city name
Telephone: The telephone number of the sender.
Fax: The fax number of the sender
VAT Number: The sender Value Added Tax reference Number, for countries, which apply
the VAT.
Country: The country the sender is located in.
Consignee Information:
Refers to the information about the receiver of the goods
Name: The name of the receiver
Address: The complete address of the receiver, which includes the postal/zip code and
the city
Telephone: The telephone number of the receiver.
Fax: The fax number of the receiver
VAT Number: The receiver Value Added Tax reference Number, for countries that apply
the VAT.
Country: The country the receiver is located in
Notify Party: The name of the party who affects the delivery of the goods.
Address: The address of the party to be notified
Shipping Information
Refers to the information about the shipping of the goods
AWB Number: The Air Way bill number under which the goods are shipped
Forwarding Agent: The shipping company name
Date of Export: The date of which the goods are shipped
Payment Mode: The paying mode of shipping that may be prepaid, collect or free
domicile