# Commercial invoice and packing list generator

Free browser-based generator for an export commercial invoice and packing list on A4. Totals for amount, net weight, gross weight, cartons and CBM are calculated automatically, and the amount is written out in words. Data is stored only in the user's own browser (localStorage); nothing is uploaded.

Interactive tool: https://cartonmath.com/commercial-invoice-generator/
URL parameters (prefill): no (invoice number), date (YYYY-MM-DD), cur (USD, EUR, GBP, CNY, JPY, AUD, CAD, HKD, SGD, AED), inco (EXW…DDP), place, pol, pod.

## Commercial invoice fields
- Seller and buyer (and consignee), with addresses and tax numbers
- Invoice number and date, contract or PO number
- Incoterm 2020 with named place, currency, payment terms
- Ports of loading and discharge, country of origin
- Lines: description, HS code, quantity, unit, unit price, amount
- Total amount, in figures and in words

## Packing list fields
- Same parties and invoice number, no prices
- Lines: cartons, net weight, gross weight, carton dimensions, CBM
- Totals and shipping marks

## FAQ

**Is my invoice data uploaded anywhere?**
No. The generator runs entirely in your browser. What you type is saved only in your browser's local storage on this device, so it is there next time; the Clear button deletes it. Printing and saving as PDF use your browser's own print dialog.

**What is the difference between a commercial invoice and a packing list?**
The commercial invoice states what was sold and for how much: prices, currency, Incoterm and payment terms. Customs uses it to value the goods. The packing list states how the goods are packed: cartons, net and gross weight, dimensions and volume. It usually carries no prices.

**Which HS code should I use?**
The one your goods are classified under in the importing country's tariff. The first six digits are shared internationally; the rest vary by country. The example lines on this page show 4819.10 and 4819.20, the headings for corrugated and folding paperboard cartons; confirm your own with a customs broker.

**What does 'SAY ... ONLY' mean on an export invoice?**
It is the total amount written out in words, a long-standing habit on export invoices and letters of credit that makes it harder to alter the figure. The generator writes it for you in the selected currency.

**How do I save the invoice as a PDF?**
Click Print / Save as PDF and choose 'Save as PDF' as the printer. The invoice and packing list print on separate A4 pages with no site header or footer.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/commercial-invoice-generator/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: CartonMath (https://cartonmath.com)