(Shipment accompanying paperwork as a basis for the customs declaration of your shipment in the import country)
Under-valuated shipments repeatedly lead to delays in customs clearance. Point out to your supplier the correct value of the goods, i.e. the amounts you actually pay to your supplier (in the case of a commercial invoice) or the realistic market value (in the case of a pro forma invoice). At the most during a customs inspection, unpleasant questions from the customs authorities can arise if the value of the goods is incorrect. If the shipment recipient is different from the importer, a distinction must be made between the shipment recipient (SHIP-TO) and invoice recipient (BILL-TO) on the commercial or pro forma invoice. This simplifies the correct assignment of the shipment to a customs clearance order. In addition to an exact description of the goods (e.g. condition, material, intended use), it is also essential to state a goods tariff number (HS code, at least 6 digits) and to indicate the transport costs and possible surcharges (e.g. transport insurance) for a correct declaration of your shipment. Please also make sure that you specify an Incoterm correctly. If this is not available, we must declare the goods with EXW (ex works).