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Commercial Invoice Attestation for China from India

Your commercial invoice is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in China. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in China.

Quick answer: China does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents in practice. Your commercial invoice needs Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.
  • 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 MEA attestation
  • 3 China Embassy, New Delhi
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Commercial Invoice attestation for China from India – indian commercial document with notary, Chamber of Commerce, MEA and China Embassy authentication
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Overview

When you need a legalised commercial invoice in China

The commercial invoice records the seller, buyer, goods, HS codes, quantities, prices and delivery terms of a shipment. Importing authorities and banks use it for customs valuation, duty and payment. The exporter issues the commercial invoice on its own letterhead, signed and stamped by an authorised signatory.

Importers across Asia increasingly verify origin and value documents before clearance, and some still ask for paper documents with embassy stamps.

Companies dealing with China are most often asked for a legalised commercial invoice during customs clearance and duty assessment, as well as for bank payment and letters of credit and import permits and product registration.

A commercial invoice issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of China in New Delhi.

Although China joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, in our processing experience Indian commercial documents for China are still legalised through the Chinese Embassy, so that is the route we follow.

Key facts

Document
Commercial Invoice issued in India
Used in
China
Route
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → China Embassy, New Delhi
Final stamp
China Embassy legalisation
Translation
Chinese – often requested
Who we help
Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
Our office
New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Process

Step-by-step: commercial invoice attestation for China

  1. Confirm the requirement

    Share the commercial invoice and the instructions you received from China. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.

  2. Indian Chamber of Commerce

    The commercial invoice is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.

  3. Ministry of External Affairs

    The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the commercial invoice, which the China Embassy requires before it will legalise it.

  4. China Embassy legalisation

    The Embassy of China in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  5. Tracked return

    We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.

What to send us

  • Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • Certified Chinese translation, if the authority in China asks (we arrange it)
  • Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
  • Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised

Avoid rejection

  • Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
  • The invoice value and buyer details must match the certificate of origin exactly.
  • Some embassies charge fees based on invoice value, so share the amount when asking for a quote.
  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the China Embassy compares names across the set.
FAQ

Commercial Invoice attestation for China: FAQs

Does China accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?

No. China does not accept the apostille for Indian commercial documents in practice, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.

Do I need a Chinese translation for China?

Many authorities in China expect documents in Chinese. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English commercial invoice.

Do I need a fresh attestation for every shipment?

Yes, each invoice is a separate document. Regular exporters usually send every shipment's set to us as a routine.

What is the timeline for commercial invoice attestation for China?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the China Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the commercial invoice, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

What documents are required for commercial invoice attestation for China?

Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped; Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy; Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised. We tell you if the authority in China needs anything extra.

What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for China?

Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → China Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.

Is there anything special about China?

Although China joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, in our processing experience Indian commercial documents for China are still legalised through the Chinese Embassy, so that is the route we follow.

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