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What is a Proforma Invoice (PI)? Buyer & Seller Decision Guide
A proforma invoice (PI) is a pre-shipment commercial document used for buyer approval, deposit, import license, and L/C opening. It is not the final customs invoice — the commercial invoice replaces it after shipment.
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