09 February 2021

Dear customer,

In order for operations to run as smoothly as possible, please ensure that the following information is contained on your commercial invoices for export:

  • Exporter – name, address, EORI number, VAT number
  • Importer – name, address, EORI number, VAT number
  • Number and type of packages
  • Description of goods (in plain language, in addition to any product code or technical description)
  • Number of items / pieces
  • Customs commodity code (HS code, tariff code)
  • Gross and net weights per commodity code
  • Invoice number and date
  • Value and currency per commodity code
  • Marks and numbers
  • Terms of shipment e.g. Incoterms and place
  • Country of origin of the goods with statement of origin, see guidance here

If you have any questions please contact your usual operational contact.

Viamaster International team