{"id":137426,"date":"2026-05-10T07:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T07:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/user_manual\/%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a5%d9%86%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%aa%d9%88%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%84%d9%85%d9%86%d8%aa%d8%ac-%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%a7\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:36:42","slug":"how-to-create-a-sales-invoice-for-an-excise-product","status":"publish","type":"user_manual","link":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/en\/user_manual\/how-to-create-a-sales-invoice-for-an-excise-product\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Sales Invoice for an Excise Product"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Excise products such as tobacco, carbonated beverages, and energy drinks are subject to Excise Tax in the UAE. When creating an invoice for an excise product, the system automatically controls the available taxes and prevents selecting an incorrect tax type. This guide explains how to correctly create and export an invoice for an excise product in XML format.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dBefore You Begin\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779087068213{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Ensure the following settings are complete before creating the invoice:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The UAE E-Invoicing application is activated.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Excise Tax is defined in the tax settings and linked to the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Excise (T)<\/strong> code in the UAE E-Invoicing settings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The excise product is correctly classified by enabling the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Is Excised Product<\/strong> checkbox in the product record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=\u201d3d\u201d message_box_color=\u201dsky\u201d icon_fontawesome=\u201dfas fa-book\u201d]If these settings are not yet complete, refer to the guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/en\/user_manual\/complete-setup-of-uae-electronic-invoicing\/\" style=\"color: #1a56db;\">Complete Setup of UAE Electronic Invoicing<\/a>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dStep 1: Create the Sales Invoice\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779087399132{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">From the main menu, click <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Sales<\/strong>, then select <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Create Invoice<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Select the required customer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Enter the basic invoice details such as date and currency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1369\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1.png 1369w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-768x353.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1369px) 100vw, 1369px\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dStep 2: Add the Excise Product to the Invoice Line\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779089874731{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">In the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Lines<\/strong> section, click <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Add Line<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Search for and select the desired excise product.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Once the product is selected, the system will automatically:\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Populate the unit price from the product data.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Populate the tax from the product data.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Display only excise taxes in the available tax dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Enter the required quantity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1.png 1365w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-768x354.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dStep 3: Add Non-Excise Products to the Same Invoice (Optional)\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779089945668{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">You can include non-excise products alongside excise products in the same invoice:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Click <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Add Line<\/strong> to add a new line.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Select the desired non-excise product.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The system will automatically display only non-excise taxes in the tax dropdown for that line.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Enter the quantity and required details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-1.png 1365w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-1-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-1-768x354.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=\u201d3d\u201d message_box_color=\u201dsky\u201d icon_fontawesome=\u201dfas fa-book\u201d]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The system validates each line independently, so you can mix excise and non-excise products in the same invoice as long as each product is linked to the correct tax.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dStep 4: Save the Invoice\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779090704492{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">After entering all lines, review the invoice total and the calculated taxes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Click <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The system validates all lines upon saving. If any line contains a tax that does not match the product\u2019s classification, the system will block saving and display the appropriate validation message.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-141925.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-141925.png 1365w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-141925-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-141925-1024x476.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-141925-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dStep 5: Export the Invoice as XML\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779092085719{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">After saving, you can export the invoice in the XML format accepted by the Federal Tax Authority:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">From the invoice view page, click the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Export XML<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The system will generate and automatically download the XML file to your device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=\u201d3d\u201d message_box_color=\u201dsky\u201d icon_fontawesome=\u201dfas fa-book\u201d]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">The exported XML file includes all invoice data and associated tax information in accordance with the official Federal Tax Authority requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\u201dGenerating Tax Audit Files\u201d font_container=\u201dtag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2\u2033 use_theme_fonts=\u201dyes\u201d css=\u201d.vc_custom_1779092203471{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">After recording your transactions, you can generate tax audit files to submit to the Federal Tax Authority:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">From the main menu, click <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Reports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Navigate to the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Sales Reports<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Open the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Tax Audit Reports<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Select the required report:\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 26px;\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\"><strong style=\"color: #111827;\">VAT Audit File<\/strong> \u2014 to export VAT transaction data.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\"><strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Excise Tax Audit File<\/strong> \u2014 to export excise goods transaction data and inventory movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Set the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Start Date<\/strong> and <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">End Date<\/strong> for the required period.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Click <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">View Report<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">Click the <strong style=\"color: #111827;\">Download FAF File<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 16px; color: #1f2430;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-1-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-1-768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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