An export inspection company can certify the Packing List. Top Commercial Invoice Normally, exporters use the same invoice for both domestic and international trade. However, some countries require special forms. The invoice must include the dates of billing and shipping, names of exporter or manufacturer, consignee, terms of sale, mode of payment, description of goods, packing marks and numbers, numbers of units, price per unit, total price, transportation mode and any other information required by the country of destination. This document covers all the usual details of a commercial invoice and packing list in the language of the foreign country for which goods are destined.
Special forms are obtainable from the consulate.
Consular fees are payable to the consulate certifying and legalizing the documents. In dealing with consular documents, keep in mind that these are very technical documents and the preparation of the same should be left up to experienced personnel such as forwarders. Most countries have special requirements pertaining to commercial invoices such as the language to be used, what information is to be shown, legalization, etc. This document is presented to the consul for legalization to ensure that the items being shipped are in accordance with existing import regulations of the receiving country. In attempting to enforce accuracy, consulate employees may go to extremes to see that the form is executed correctly.