Shipping Invoice: Format and Example

Last Updated : 21 May, 2024

A shipping invoice, also known as a commercial invoice, is a legal document provided by the exporter to the importer. It outlines the essential details of the goods being shipped, including their quantity, price, and terms of sale.

In this article, we will delve into the shipping invoice format along with an example.

Shipping Invoice Format

Shipping Invoice

Seller Information

Name: [Exporter’s Name]

Address: [Exporter’s Address]

GSTIN: [Exporter’s GST Number]

Buyer Information

Name: [Importer’s Name]

Address: [Importer’s Address]

GSTIN: [Importer’s GST Number]

Invoice Details

Invoice Number: [Unique Invoice Number]

Invoice Date: [Date of Issue]

Place of Supply: [City/State]

Description of Goods

S. No.

Product Description

HSN Code

Quantity

Unit Price (INR)

Total Price (INR)

1.

[Item 1 Description]

[HSN Code 1]

[Quantity 1]

[Unit Price 1]

[Total Price 1]

2.

[Item 2 Description]

[HSN Code 2]

[Quantity 2]

[Unit Price 2]

[Total Price 2]






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Total Invoice Value

Subtotal: [Subtotal Amount in INR]

GST @ [GST Percentage]: [GST Amount in INR]

Shipping Charges: [Shipping Charges in INR]

Total Amount Due: [Total Amount in INR]

Bank Details

Bank Name: [Bank Name]

Account Number: [Account Number]

IFSC Code: [IFSC Code]

Shipping and Delivery Details

Shipping Method: [Air/Sea/Road]

Expected Delivery Date: [Estimated Date]

Delivery Terms (Incoterms): [FOB, CIF, etc.]

Declaration

We declare that this invoice shows the actual price of the goods described and that all particulars are true and correct.

Signature

[Authorized Signatory Name]

[Designation]

[Company Name]

Shipping Invoice Example

Seller Information

Name: ABC Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Address: 123, Industrial Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India

GSTIN: 07ABCDE1234F1Z5

Buyer Information

Name: XYZ Imports Ltd.

Address: 456, Commercial Street, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

GSTIN: 27XYZE5678G1H3

Invoice Details

Invoice Number: INV20240518

Invoice Date: 18-May-2024

Place of Supply: New Delhi

Description of Goods

S.No.

Product Description

HSN Code

Quantity

Unit Price (INR)

Total Price (INR)

1.

Stainless Steel Bolts

73181500

5000 pcs

10

50,000

2.

Copper Electrical Wire

85444999

2000 meters

150

3,00,000

Total Invoice Value

Subtotal: ₹3,50,000

GST @ 18%: ₹63,000

Shipping Charges: ₹10,000

Total Amount Due: ₹4,23,000

Bank Details

Bank Name: State Bank of India

Account Number: 12345678901

IFSC Code: SBIN0001234

Shipping and Delivery Details

Shipping Method: Road Transport

Expected Delivery Date: 25-May-2024

Delivery Terms (Incoterms): FOB (Free on Board)

Declaration

We declare that this invoice shows the actual price of the goods described and that all particulars are true and correct.

Signature

Rajesh Kumar

Finance Manager

ABC Exports Pvt. Ltd.

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