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  • Consular Invoice

    An invoice certified by the consulate of the destination country to assure collection of import duties in that country.

  • Invoice

    A written account or itemized statement, addressed to the purchaser, of merchandise shipped or services performed, together with the quantity and the prices and other charges. An invoice is the seller's bill or written request for payment of work or services performed under the contract. (Nash, Schooner, & O’Brien, 1998)

  • Pro-Forma Invoice

    An invoice received before the purchase informing the buyer of the terms of sale. Often applicable to foreign purchases as the buyer’s proof of a future purchase to support the buyer’s request to governmental authorities for import permits and foreign exchange.

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