If my commercial invoice from the supplier is for the whole order of 100 cartons but if I'm only sending 20 cartons, do I need to get an invoice for 20 cartons from my supplier?

Commercial Invoice Requirements for Partial Shipments

Normally, it's best practice to provide a commercial invoice that matches the exact quantity of products being shipped. However, with the SKUdrop system, this is not strictly necessary.

Our system is designed to extract the per-unit price from the invoice for your full order, even if you're only sending a portion of the goods (e.g., 10 cartons out of 55).

As long as the per-unit price is clearly visible, we can accurately calculate the value of the shipment and process it accordingly for customs and billing.

✅ That said, if your supplier is able to provide a separate invoice for the specific quantity being shipped, it's still a helpful and clean approach—but not required when using SKUdrop.

If you need help verifying your invoice or have any questions, feel free to reach out to support@skudrop.com.

The commercial invoice should show:

• The description of goods,
• Quantity purchased,
• Per unit price,
• Total value (excluding shipping),
• Terms of sale,
• And seller and buyer names and addresses.

This ensures that the declared value aligns with what’s actually being shipped, which is essential for customs clearance and accurate calculation of duties and tariffs.

Updated on: 31/10/2026