subject: The accuracy of FedEx commercial invoice [print this page] The accuracy of FedEx commercial invoice The accuracy of FedEx commercial invoice
The term commercial invoice' immediately brings Fedex commercial invoice to one's mind, owing to the popularity of the logistics Company. Majority of international non-document shipments and Fedex International Ground shipments require a commercial invoice and the essential documents.
FedEx Quick-Check Reference Card provides the mandatory information to include on commercial invoice. Though the requirement of commercial invoice does not call for standardization of format, Fedex commercial invoice is a standard format to make the shipment formalities, simple. This includes all such details as air way bill number, shipper's and recipient's contact name, address and telephone number, country of origin, complete description instead of generic i.e. made of, used for, HS code, serial number etc., quantity includes units, weight, unit value and total value, the accurate amount and units of currency. At Fedex Global Trade Manager site, the HS code can be obtained.
The invoice is to be made on company letterhead in English, the global language. The country of origin is the country where the goods are produced and not the country where export is made. The country of origin may have different policies on the duty rate on imports, duty reduction, whether the goods are subject to sanction or ban etc., hence this item is very important while filling the invoice. The statement of declaration certifies the ingenuity of the invoice.
Of late, FedEx has produced a new commercial invoice template to be handy for the exporter. This can be obtained from FedEx customer contact points, by fax, post, e-mail or can be downloaded from FedEx.
The information provided in the commercial invoice should comply with the Air Way Bill. The accuracy and correctness of the commercial invoice makes the shipment fast, safe and secure. The commercial invoice should be provided to FedEx in original and three copies. Filling the invoice is very easy, yet, FedEx site is within the access of the customer to extend help.
