Include a commercial invoice when required. Be specific in your content description on the air waybill, commercial invoice, and other required documentation. Make sure the Declared Value for Customs you enter reflects an accurate value. This value, along with the description of goods, is used to determine duties and taxes. Make sure all information on the air waybill, commercial invoice and any other required document is consistent.
Discrepancies can cause delays.
Include telephone, telex, or fax number for both sender and consignee. When shipping to international P.O. boxes or APO, always include the recipient phone number and fax number, if available. Often it is the only way to notify recipients of their shipment. The commercial invoice is the official transaction record between an exporter and an importer. Along with the air waybill, it's the paperwork customs officials rely on to clear shipments across international borders.