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