Guides for people who ship internationally.
Templates, letter-of-credit friction, Incoterms, and notes from building Bilexor — written for import/export SMEs, not generic SaaS audiences.
Informational only — not legal, banking, tax, or customs advice. Always verify document and LC requirements with your bank, CHA / customs broker, and buyer before presentation.
Commercial Invoice Template for Exporters (Free Download)
A clean commercial invoice structure exporters actually use — plus the fields banks and customs expect to see.
Packing List Template for Export Shipments (Free Download)
Package marks, weights, and quantities that must match your commercial invoice — ready to fill in.
How to Calculate Landed Cost for Imports (With Formula)
Product cost is only part of the story. A simple landed-cost formula for first-time importers.
Export Documentation Checklist (Free Download)
A practical pre-shipment checklist: commercial invoice, packing list, transport docs, and consistency checks before you present to a bank.
What Is a Packing List and Why Buyers Ask for One
A packing list isn't optional paperwork. Here's what belongs on it, who uses it, and how it must align with your invoice.
Why Most Export Documents Get Rejected the First Time (And How to Avoid It)
In documentary-credit (LC) workflows, many first-presentation rejections aren't missing documents — they're small mismatches between the papers you already filed.
Proforma Invoice vs. Commercial Invoice: What's the Difference
Exporters mix these up constantly. Here's when each document is used, what must match, and why banks care.
Why We're Building an Invoicing Tool Just for Exporters
Generic invoicing tools don't understand packing lists, LCs, or why a one-line mismatch holds up payment.
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