What is the difference between a proforma invoice, a commercial invoice and a packing list?
A proforma invoice is a quote sent before shipment so the buyer can confirm the order, arrange payment or apply for an import licence. The commercial invoice is the final sales invoice that customs use to assess duties; it states value, origin and terms of sale. The packing list shows how the goods are packed: cartons, quantities, weights and dimensions. Customs and forwarders compare these documents, so the quantities must match.
Which Incoterms make the seller pay freight and insurance?
Under CFR and CPT the seller pays the main freight. Under CIF and CIP the seller also insures the goods; Incoterms 2020 require cover of at least 110% of the value, on ICC (C) terms for CIF and ICC (A) for CIP. Under EXW, FCA, FAS and FOB the buyer pays the main freight. Under DAP, DPU and DDP the seller delivers at the destination.
How are net weight and gross weight calculated?
Net weight is the goods alone; gross weight adds the packaging. Triplicate takes the weights per carton you enter, works out the net weight per piece so a partly filled last carton is counted correctly, and adds the packaging weight once for every carton.
How many digits of the HS code should I use?
The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example 10 in Korea and the United States and 8 in the EU's Combined Nomenclature. Use your own country's code on export documents and let the importer confirm the classification at destination.
Can my buyer pay in USDC?
Triplicate can print your wallet address and a QR code for USDC or USDT as a payment option, next to your bank details. The payment goes straight from the buyer to your wallet. Always state the exact network, and check your country's foreign exchange and tax rules before accepting crypto for exports.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. There is no account and nothing is uploaded. Your last entries are kept in your own browser so you can pick up where you left off.