What is the merchant invoice?

What is the merchant invoice?

A merchant invoice (MI), or the payment receipt, is a document that shows the price you paid for merchandise you have purchased. The document may also contain other information, including the name and address of the sellers.
Many merchants automatically include a merchant invoice with your package, and some may email you an electronic merchant invoice.
Please keep a record of your merchant invoices so you can provide them to Ship7 or your customs office if required for export or import purposes.

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