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Generate Customs Documents for International Shipments

Ship abroad smoothly — when an international order is placed, auto-generate the commercial invoice and customs declaration with the right values and codes.

difficulty Advancedsetup 45 minresult International orders get accurate customs paperwork automatically, reducing delays and border issues.—
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  1. 1

    Trigger on International Orders

    Add a Shopify Trigger node continuing only when the shipping country is abroad.

  2. 2

    Look Up Customs Data

    Add a Google Sheets node fetching each item's HS code, country of origin and declared value.

  3. 3

    Generate the Documents

    Add a Google Docs node producing the commercial invoice and customs declaration.

  4. 4

    Attach to Fulfillment

    Add a step exporting the docs as PDF and attaching them to the order or emailing the warehouse.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and place a test international order. Confirm the customs docs are correct.

Frequently asked questions

Am I responsible for correct codes?

Yes — keep your HS codes and values accurate, and have a customs expert verify your product mappings.

Can it handle multiple currencies?

Convert declared values to the required currency using a live rate before generating the documents.

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