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Commercial Invoice Apostille for USA from India
Your commercial invoice is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in the USA. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in the USA.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
When you need a legalised commercial invoice in the USA
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.
Customs brokers and banks in the Americas may ask for apostilled shipping documents for certain goods or payment terms.
Authorities, banks and business partners in the USA usually ask for a legalised commercial invoice for customs clearance and duty assessment, bank payment and letters of credit or import permits and product registration.
A commercial invoice issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. The USA accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- The USA
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: commercial invoice apostille for the USA
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the commercial invoice and tell us who in the USA will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
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.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
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
- 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
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- 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.
Commercial Invoice apostille for the USA: FAQs
Does the USA need embassy attestation for an Indian commercial invoice?
No. The USA accepts the MEA apostille, so the commercial invoice only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the process for commercial invoice apostille for the USA?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
How long does commercial invoice apostille for the USA take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the commercial invoice, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Can a commercial invoice be apostilled?
Yes. After notarisation and Chamber of Commerce attestation, the MEA can apostille a commercial invoice for Hague Convention countries.
What documents are required for commercial invoice apostille for the USA?
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 the USA needs anything extra.
Other documents for the USA
- Packing List Apostille for USAExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Apostille for USAExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for USAExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Apostille for USAExport & shipping
- COPP Apostille for USAPharma
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Send your commercial invoice for the USA
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.