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Pro-forma invoices
A pro-forma invoice must be used for items like gifts, samples or items not for re-sale.
A pro-forma invoice must contain the following information:
Full name and postal address of the shipper and the receiver with contact details
Number and date of issue of the pro-forma invoice
Description of goods in plain language and in sufficient detail
Quantity of goods, price per unit, total value of every position
Total value of goods
Currency
Country of origin of the goods (manufacturer name is not obligatory, but helpful)
The purpose for export (it is necessary to mention whether the shipment goes under the contract, or free of charge)
Payment terms (indicate: FREE, value for customs purposes only)
Delivery terms (
Incoterms® 2010 Rules
) in accordance with agreement
Number and date of agreement
Invoices should contain signature and stamp
The full value of the shipment including goods, insurance, shipping/freight charges plus any additional relevant charges must be declared
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