Courier Commercial Invoice Template
Ship an international parcel by courier — the customs invoice DHL, FedEx and UPS require — in a PDF.
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Commercial Invoice
How to write a courier & express commercial invoice
A courier commercial invoice is the customs document express carriers — DHL, FedEx, UPS — require for any international parcel of goods. It declares the contents, value and origin so the parcel clears customs and the right duty is charged.
This template opens with itemised lines. Fill in the sender and recipient, the contents with value, HS codes and origin, the reason for export, and download a PDF commercial invoice to attach to the parcel.
What to include
- “Commercial Invoice” label, number and date
- Sender (shipper) and recipient details
- Each item with quantity, value, HS code and origin
- Reason for export (sale, gift, sample, return)
- Total value, currency and the carrier/waybill reference
Note: Attach to the parcel · required by DHL/FedEx/UPS for customs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a commercial invoice for a courier parcel?
For any international parcel containing goods, yes — DHL, FedEx and UPS require a commercial invoice so customs can clear it and assess duty. Usually you attach three copies to the outside of the parcel.
How many copies do couriers need?
Typically three signed copies in a documents pouch on the parcel, though your carrier’s portal may accept an uploaded PDF. Check your carrier’s current requirement.
Is the courier commercial invoice template free?
Yes — create and download it with no account.
Is this commercial invoice generator free?
Yes — CalculatorAI's commercial invoice generator is completely free. Create, customise and download as many customs-ready PDF commercial invoices as you want, with no signup, no watermark and no trial limit. A free account adds saved clients, history and the Invoices Tracker.
What is the difference between a commercial invoice and a proforma invoice?
A commercial invoice is the final, definitive invoice issued when goods ship — the bill the buyer pays and the document customs uses to assess duty. A proforma invoice is a preliminary, good-faith estimate sent before the sale is final. The commercial invoice carries the real, declared values.
Manage your export invoices in one place
A commercial invoice is the definitive bill and customs document for a shipment. The Invoices Tracker keeps your commercial invoices, clients and what each still owes together — so your books and shipments reconcile.
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