Customs Documents

Commercial Invoice Generator

Generate a commercial invoice draft with shipper, consignee, Incoterm, dynamic line items, HS code, country of origin, value, weight, preview, and PDF export.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02Estimate onlySource-check required
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Enter shipment or catalog details

Shipper
Consignee
Line items
Invoice preview

Run the tool to see an itemized result. No signup is required and calculator inputs are processed in the browser unless you submit a correction form.

Answer Summary

What this page answers

Question

Does a commercial invoice need an HS code?

A courier, express, freight, or brokered shipment commonly includes a candidate HS code for each product line, along with a plain description, country of origin, quantity, value, weight, and shipment details. Postal shipments may use CN22 or CN23 instead. Verify the carrier and destination requirements before filing.

Formula / Criteria

What to check

The generator turns shipment and dynamic line-item fields into an invoice draft, calculates line totals, subtotal, total weight, and a packing-list-style summary.

Use This Tool

When to use it

Use this generator before international shipping when you need a draft invoice, line-item totals, packing-list summary, customs descriptions, and PDF export.

Official Source Note

Source-check required

Commercial invoice fields vary by carrier, destination, shipment channel, value, and product. Verify the candidate HS code and document requirements with the carrier, destination customs authority, and broker before shipping.

Last Reviewed

2026-08-02

Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.

Official References

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Formula / Criteria

Calculation logic

The generator turns shipment and dynamic line-item fields into an invoice draft, calculates line totals, subtotal, total weight, and a packing-list-style summary.

Example

Scenario

For a shipment with USB-C cables, phone cases, and cotton T-shirts, add each item as a row with HS code, origin, quantity, unit value, and weight so the invoice total and packing summary stay aligned.

Source Note

Official check

Commercial invoice fields vary by carrier, destination, shipment channel, value, and product. Verify the candidate HS code and document requirements with the carrier, destination customs authority, and broker before shipping.

Limitations

Filing check

This tool provides planning estimates and document preparation support only. Confirm final classifications, duty treatment, and filing requirements with official tariff databases or qualified trade professionals.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need a commercial invoice for international shipping?

Most commercial international shipments require a commercial invoice or equivalent customs documentation.

Does a commercial invoice need an HS code?

Many courier, express, freight, and broker workflows request a candidate HS code for each product line. Postal shipments may use CN22 or CN23 fields instead, so check the actual channel and destination requirements.

Is the HSN code mandatory in an export invoice?

There is no single worldwide export-invoice rule. HSN wording and digit requirements depend on the origin, destination, carrier, and local customs form. Verify the applicable requirement before filing.

Does every export invoice need a full national tariff code?

No. The international six-digit heading can be extended differently by each destination. Use the destination tariff schedule to verify the full code when the import workflow requires it.

What if a postal shipment uses CN22 or CN23?

Use the postal declaration fields and the destination postal operator guidance. CN22 and CN23 are not universal substitutes for a commercial invoice used by courier, express, or freight shipments.

Can one invoice include multiple line items?

Yes. Add each product as a separate line with description, HS code, origin, quantity, unit value, and weight.

Is Packing List included?

The generator includes a packing-list-style summary for quantity and weight inside the document preview.

Is the invoice stored?

No. The generator creates previews and PDFs in the browser.

Can I batch generate invoices?

This generator prepares one document at a time. Batch document export is not currently available.

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