Sharing the contents of a Commercial Invoice post-brexit

Navigating the new customs requirements, which came in to place post brexit, was an eventful journey to say the least. However, at International Freight Solutions we have continued to provide a helpful and professional service to all our customers, old and new.

The real game-changer has been the introduction of the Commercial Invoice, which is now a requirement and also integral to the success of any international delivery to the EU. For that reason we thought we would share the content of what a commercial invoice should contain.

Commercial Invoice Requirements (Valid from 01st Jan2021)

• Invoices must be typed and not handwritten
• Invoice number and purchase order no (if applicable)
• Invoice Date
• Senders name, address, telephone no/email and contact name
• Recipients name, address, telephone no/email and contact name
• The VAT number and EORI number of the sender
• The EORI number of the recipient
• Buyers name, address, telephone no/email and contact name if different to receiver
• List each type of goods showing quantity in units, description, unit weight, unit value and total value.
• Terms of sale and Inco Terms
• Show HS tariff number (Commodity Code) and country of origin – Tariff Checker >
• Show currency used i.e GB Pound
• List Shipping costs seperately
• Country of Origin (Including the following statement):

“The exporter of the products covered by this document (EORI export number) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of UK preferential origin.

(Place and date**):

(Name of the exporter):

Customs authorities use the commercial invoice to verify the details of the shipment. It is good practise to include on your invoice a signed and dated declaration that ‘The stated facts are true and correct’

A commercial Invoice is now required for all of the following countries within the EU

Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden

Channel Islands – Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark

Andorra
Canary Islands
Gibraltar
San Marino
Vatican City State