How do I check whether a commercial invoice matches a packing list?
Paste one line per item from each document, run the browser comparison, and fix missing or mismatched SKUs, quantities, origins, descriptions, and values before shipping.
Invoice and packing-list review
Commercial Invoice Line-Item Consistency Checker
Compare invoice and packing-list line items for SKU, quantity, country of origin, description, and value mismatches before an ecommerce shipment is handed to a carrier.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-07Estimate onlySource-check required
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Enter shipment or catalog details
Invoice consistency result
Run the comparison
The result will show matched rows, missing SKUs, quantity or origin mismatches, and warnings about incomplete descriptions or values.
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What to check
Each line uses the format SKU | description | quantity | unit value | country of origin. The checker matches SKU values, compares quantity and origin, and flags missing descriptions, values, or lines.
When to use it
Use it after a Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or CSV order is converted into an invoice and packing list, especially when several SKUs or variants are in one shipment.
Source-check required
Trade.gov notes that packing lists and commercial invoices support shipment documentation and that invoice information should reflect the shipment. Verify the final requirements with the carrier and destination authority.
2026-07-07
Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.
Official References
Check source data before filing
Trade.gov Common Export Documents
Explains the relationship between commercial invoices, packing lists, descriptions, quantities, and weights.
Trade.gov Commercial InvoiceDescribes commercial invoice information used in export and import processes.
DHL international shipping guidanceLists shipment reasons and document data that must be supplied accurately for customs processing.
Calculation logic
Each line uses the format SKU | description | quantity | unit value | country of origin. The checker matches SKU values, compares quantity and origin, and flags missing descriptions, values, or lines.
Scenario
If invoice line SKU-101 lists quantity 4 and origin China while the packing list lists quantity 3 or origin Vietnam, the result names the SKU and field so the seller can correct the source record before printing.
Official check
Trade.gov notes that packing lists and commercial invoices support shipment documentation and that invoice information should reflect the shipment. Verify the final requirements with the carrier and destination authority.
Filing check
This tool provides planning estimates and document preparation support only. Confirm final classifications, duty treatment, and filing requirements with official tariff databases or qualified trade professionals.
FAQ
Common questions
What line format does the checker use?
Use one line per item: SKU | description | quantity | unit value | country of origin. Keep the same SKU in both lists so the comparison has a stable key.
Does it calculate customs value?
No. It calculates invoice line totals for a consistency check only. Customs value treatment depends on the destination and shipment facts.
What happens when a SKU exists in only one document?
The result flags the missing line and identifies which document contains it. Add or remove the line only after checking the actual order and package contents.
Is the free check stored?
No. The browser comparison is local. Paid workspace processing runs the QA on a private shipment record, consumes one processing credit, and keeps the line-level report for follow-up.
Can I use it for Amazon or Shopify exports?
Yes, if you convert the source rows into the five-field line format. The separate CSV Catalog Checker helps prepare source product fields before document drafting.
Prepare more SKUs with free tools
Use the AI HS Code Finder, CSV Catalog Checker, and Import Duty Calculator to prepare customs data before shipping.