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The exporter of the products covered by this document, declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of   preferential origin |  |\n| I declare that the products covered by this document are not subject to any export or import prohibitions & restrictions |  |\n| 26) For and on behalf of the above named company:-\u003Cbr>Signature:    Print Name:  \u003Cbr>Date:   Position in Company:   |  |\n\nIOD/Invoice Template/V2.0/01-2012  \nWhen to supply an invoice  \nIf you send shipments through the DPD Express or DPD Classic network to a non-EU destination you will need to supply Customs paperwork in the form of a Proforma or Commercial Invoice in order to clear your shipment through Customs at its destination.  \nInvoices are not required for EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or Sweden.  \nYou need 5 copies of an invoice for each consignment, each with an original signature.  \nPreparing an invoice  \nFirstly, the invoice must state whether it is a “proforma invoice” or “commercial invoice”:  \nA proforma invoice is to be used for consignments that are being supplied to the consignee free of charge A commercial invoice is to be used for consignments which are being sold to the consignee  \n1. The date of collection  \n2. The DPD/Interlink consignment number  \n3. Your company name  \n4. Your company address and country  \n5. Your contact name  \n6. Your telephone number  \n7. Your EORI (Economic Operator Registration & Identification) Number. This replaced the TURN in July 2009. All businesses involved in International export or import require an EORI  \nAny enquiries regarding EORI’s should be directed to HM Revenue & Customs:  \n[eori.customs&intl@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk or visit](eori.customs&intl@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk or visit) their website: [http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=p](http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=p)[ageImport_ShowContent&id=HMCE_PROD1_028598&propertyType=document](ageImport_ShowContent&id=HMCE_PROD1_028598&propertyType=document)  \n8. Certain commodities exported to the USA require the sender to register with the FDA in USA. These commodities include cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, non-perishable food items. Refer [to www.fda.gov](to www.fda.gov)[ ](to www.fda.gov)[for further information. A copy of the Prior Notice must be attached to the invoice before export.](for further information. A copy of the Prior Notice must be attached to the invoice before export.)  \n9. The name of the company you are sending your consignment to (the consignee)  \n10. The address and country of the country of the company you are sending to  \n11. The contact name at the company you are sending to  \n12. 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