What is the difference between commercial invoice and proforma invoice in foreign trade? What will happen if the commercial invoice is given to the customer as a proforma invoice?

1. A commercial invoice is a list issued by the seller containing the name, quantity and price of the goods. It is the main evidence for buyers and sellers to hand over goods and settle payment for goods, the basis for importing countries to determine import tariffs, and the basis for buyers and sellers to claim and settle claims.

2. Proforma invoice is also called advance invoice. At the request of the importer, the exporter will sometimes issue an informal reference invoice indicating the name, specification, quantity, unit price and estimated total value of the exported goods, so that the importer can apply for an import license and approve foreign exchange from the financial or foreign trade management authorities of the host country. Because it is not a formal document, it can neither be used as the basis for bookkeeping by both parties to the transaction, nor can it be used for collection and negotiation, nor can it be binding on both parties to the transaction. When the contract is formally signed, another official invoice is needed according to the relevant regulations.

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