UK Export Invoice · EORI · Incoterms 2020 · HS Codes · CETA-ready
Export / Commercial Invoice Generator
Create a UK export commercial invoice with EORI number, country of origin, Incoterms 2020, per-line HS / commodity codes, and a full VAT breakdown. Covers all UK cross-border goods exports — including CETA India-UK trade. No app to install, no account, nothing stored.
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In this section
What is a commercial invoice?
A commercial invoice is the formal demand for payment that accompanies an export shipment. Customs authorities use it to assess duties and confirm the goods match the declaration. It must include the exporter's EORI, a description of goods with HS codes, country of origin, agreed Incoterms, and the transaction value.
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What this generates
- UK export / commercial invoice PDF
- EORI number, country of origin, Incoterms 2020
- Per-line HS / commodity codes
- Full VAT breakdown (zero-rated for most goods exports)
- PDF title: "COMMERCIAL INVOICE"
Primary sources
A commercial invoice for UK goods exports must include your EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification), a description of each item with its HS / commodity code, the country of origin, and the agreed Incoterms 2020 rule. For CETA-qualifying goods exported to India, you also need a separate origin declaration (the Annex 3B Origin Declaration Template) — that is a distinct HMRC document and is not generated here.
Generated in your browser. All export fields — EORI, country of origin, Incoterms 2020, per-line HS codes — plus every Reg 14 VAT mandatory field and the correct VAT treatment (zero-rated for most goods exports). Nothing reaches our servers.
Invoice details
Your business (supplier)
Saves your business details in this browser only — nothing is sent to any server.
Your UK Economic Operators Registration and Identification number. Required for UK customs declarations on goods exports.
Upload your own header image, footer image, and footer text. The payslipmaker.uk site-mark and default HMRC footer caption are suppressed in the PDF when this is on. Files stay on your device.
What goes on a UK export / commercial invoice
Exporter's EORI number
Your UK Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (format: GB followed by 12 digits) is required on all UK customs export declarations. It appears on the commercial invoice so customs at both ends can match the declaration to the invoice.
HS / commodity codes
Each line of goods needs a Harmonised System (HS) code — typically a 6-digit international code or the full 10-digit UK commodity code from the UK Global Trade Tariff. The importer's customs authority uses this to calculate duty and confirm classification.
Country of origin
The country where the goods were produced or substantially transformed. For preferential tariff claims (such as under CETA), the origin must meet the product-specific rules in the agreement — simply sourcing from the UK is not always sufficient.
Incoterms 2020
The Incoterms rule (e.g. EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP) determines where risk and cost transfer from exporter to importer. It must appear on the invoice and match the customs declaration. This generator supports all 11 Incoterms 2020 rules.
VAT treatment on exports
Most goods physically exported from the UK are zero-rated for VAT purposes (0%) — you still complete your VAT return and can reclaim input VAT, but charge 0% to the overseas customer. Set each export line to “Zero rate — 0%” in the form. If the supply has a different treatment (e.g. a domestic element), set the rate per line accordingly.
CETA origin declaration — separate document
To claim CETA's preferential tariff for goods exported from the UK to India, you need a statement on origin (the HMRC Annex 3B Origin Declaration Template) in addition to this commercial invoice. Register with HMRC using your EORI number, then self-certify origin on that template for each consignment; it is available for consignments of any value. See gov.uk: Register to complete origin declarations under the UK-India FTA.
Related
Keep reading
How to Make a CETA-Compliant VAT Invoice for Exports to India →
Two documents, not one. Raise a UK commercial invoice (zero-rated) for the goods, then claim CETA's preferential tariff on a separate Annex 3B origin declaration.
UK VAT Invoice Generator →
For domestic UK invoices — all Reg 14 mandatory fields, reverse-charge wording for CIS and B2B services, and full VAT rate breakdown.
UK-India CETA Hub →
All generators and guides for India-UK trade under CETA, in force 15 July 2026 — export invoicing and National Insurance exemption for seconded employees.
Payment Receipt Generator →
After issuing a commercial invoice, issue a separate payment receipt once funds clear — useful for advance, part-payment, and final-payment scenarios.
References
After you generate
- PDF on device; nothing uploaded
- Use alongside a separate Annex 3B origin declaration for CETA preferential tariff
- Sign the PDF with Falcon Verified for tamper-evidence
First-timer questions
What is an EORI number and do I need one?
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (GB + 12 digits) is required for all UK customs export declarations. Apply via HMRC; it is free and issued immediately in most cases, or within 5 working days if HMRC needs to run extra checks.
What VAT rate applies to exports?
Most goods physically exported from the UK are zero-rated (0%). You still complete your VAT return and can reclaim input VAT, but charge 0% to the overseas buyer. Set each export line to "Zero rate — 0%" in the form.
Do I need a separate origin declaration for CETA?
Yes. To claim CETA's preferential tariff rate, you need a statement on origin (the HMRC Annex 3B Origin Declaration Template) in addition to this commercial invoice. Register with HMRC using your EORI number, then self-certify origin on that template for each consignment; it is available for consignments of any value.
Where do I find the HS code for my goods?
Use the UK Global Trade Tariff at trade-tariff.service.gov.uk. Enter a description of your goods and navigate to the 10-digit commodity code. The first 6 digits are the international HS code.