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Free commercial invoice template.

A commercial invoice is the customs document that accompanies an international shipment, declaring what is being sent, its value and the terms of sale. Use invoice44 to itemise goods, show country of origin and totals, and send a clean PDF for customs and your buyer. Free, no signup, works offline.

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What a commercial invoice needs

Goods & value

Itemise each product with quantity, unit value and total.

Seller & buyer

Full names and addresses of exporter and importer.

Origin & terms

Country of origin and the agreed Incoterms.

Currency

State the currency clearly — invoice44 supports 30+.

How to create one

  1. Add seller & buyer

    Full business details for both parties.

  2. Itemise goods

    Description, quantity, unit value and line total per item.

  3. State origin & terms

    Country of origin, Incoterms and reason for export.

  4. Show totals & currency

    Subtotal, any charges and grand total in the agreed currency.

  5. Send the PDF

    Email it and include copies with the shipment.

New to invoicing? Read how to create an invoice and how to send an invoice.

Frequently asked questions

What is a commercial invoice?

A commercial invoice is a document used in international trade that declares the goods being shipped, their value, the parties involved and the terms of sale. Customs authorities use it to assess duties and taxes.

How is a commercial invoice different from a normal invoice?

A commercial invoice includes extra export details — country of origin, Incoterms, full shipping addresses and a reason for export — that a domestic sales invoice does not need.

Do I need a commercial invoice for every international shipment?

Generally yes for shipments of goods that cross a customs border. Document-only or low-value shipments may have simplified requirements depending on the destination.

What currency should I use?

Use the currency agreed in the sale and state it clearly. invoice44 supports 30+ currencies so you can match the contract.

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