What should the commercial invoice and packing list show for an order of mixed charger models?

Main answer · Wecent Editorial Team

Short answer: List each model separately with a clear description, quantity, unit and total value and country of origin on the commercial invoice. The packing list should match it line by line, with carton counts, carton marks, weights and dimensions. Make the two documents consistent, and ask your customs broker to check them before shipment.

Commercial invoice

US customs rules for invoices expect certain information, including a detailed description of the goods, quantities, values and the country of origin. For a mixed order, make each model its own line.

• Seller and buyer details. Names and addresses.
• Invoice number and date.
• Description. For example, “USB-C wall charger, 65W, model 65A-US” rather than “electronics”.
• Quantity and unit price. For each model.
• Total value and currency.
• Country of origin. For each item.
• Terms. The Incoterm and payment terms.
• Order reference. Purchase order number.

Packing list

• Cartons and pallets. Number of each, with marks and numbers.
• Contents per carton. Models and quantities.
• Weights and dimensions. Net, gross and volume.
• Carton marks. Match those on the cartons.

Keep them consistent

The invoice, the packing list, the order and the bill of lading should agree on model names, quantities and totals. Differences lead to questions, delay and sometimes penalties.

Mixed cartons

If a carton holds more than one model, list the split. Better still, keep one model per carton to make counting and customs checks easier.

Values

Declare the real transaction value. Do not undervalue to reduce duty. Include accessories such as cables in the right lines.

Check before it leaves

Ask your broker to review the draft documents, and ask the factory to send photos of carton marks matching the packing list.

Quick summary

Separate lines, clear descriptions, real values, origin and consistent documents.

Example line

“USB-C wall charger, 65 watts, model 65A-US, black, 2,000 pieces, unit price and total shown, origin as manufactured, packed in 100 cartons of 20.” Writing every line at this level of detail makes the invoice and packing list easy to cross-check, and helps the broker classify the goods correctly and clear them without questions.

After shipment

Keep the final signed documents, the bill of lading and the customs entry together in the order file. If a question arises later about a quantity or value, you will have everything in one place.

Sources checked on 24 Oct 2026: eCFR: 19 CFR 141.86 Contents of invoices.

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