Transport Documents
商业发票
A primary trade document issued by the seller to the buyer, itemizing goods, values, and terms for customs clearance, VAT calculation, and international payment settlement in global logistics.
Quick answer: A primary trade document issued by the seller to the buyer, itemizing goods, values, and terms for customs clearance, VAT calculation, and international payment settlement in global logistics.
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Quick answer
A primary trade document issued by the seller to the buyer, itemizing goods, values, and terms for customs clearance, VAT calculation, and international payment settlement in global logistics.
Why it matters
商业发票 matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.
Editorial context
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Definition
A primary trade document issued by the seller to the buyer, itemizing goods, values, and terms for customs clearance, VAT calculation, and international payment settlement in global logistics.
Operational example
The customs authorities required the commercial invoice to verify the declared value and the country of origin for import clearance.
Localized example
海关要求提供商业发票，以核实申报价值和原产国以办理进口清关。
Definition language
English reference definition
Source
Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO
Exam relevance
- FIATA Diploma
- CILT Certification
- IATA DGR
Target audience
- Freight Forwarders
- Supply Chain Managers
- Customs Brokers
