Commodity

Overview

Commodity is the master data document for commodities used in customs declarations. It contains commodity codes, classifications, and properties required for customs compliance.

Key Fields

Basic Information

• Code: Commodity code (required)
• Description: Commodity description
• Active: Whether commodity is active

Commodity Codes

• Universal Commodity Code: Universal commodity code
• IATA Commodity Code: IATA commodity code

Applicable To

• Forwarding: Applicable to forwarding operations
• Shipping: Applicable to shipping operations
• Land Transport: Applicable to land transport operations

Commodity Properties

• Perishable: Whether commodity is perishable
• Timber: Whether commodity is timber
• Hazardous: Whether commodity is hazardous
• Flammable: Whether commodity is flammable
• Container Vent Required: Whether container ventilation is required

Temperature Control

• Commodity Expiry: Expiry date for commodity
• Minimum Temperature (°C): Minimum storage temperature
• Maximum Temperature (°C): Maximum storage temperature

Other Codes

• Other Codes: Child table with additional commodity codes
  • Code
  • Code Type
  • Description

Workflow

1. Create Commodity

   • Create new Commodity
   • Enter Code and Description
   • Set Active status

2. Add Commodity Codes

   • Enter Universal Commodity Code
   • Enter IATA Commodity Code if applicable
   • Add other codes as needed

3. Set Applicable Modules

   • Check applicable modules (Forwarding, Shipping, Land Transport)
   • Set commodity properties

4. Configure Temperature Control

   • Set temperature ranges if applicable
   • Set expiry date if applicable

5. Add Other Codes

   • Add additional commodity codes
   • Set code types and descriptions

6. Save Commodity

   • Review all details
   • Save commodity

Usage

Commodities are used in:

• Customs Declarations: Required for declarations
• Sea Freight: Used in sea shipments
• Air Freight: Used in air shipments
• Dangerous Goods: Used for dangerous goods declarations
• Customs Rates: Used for rate calculation

Related Documents

• Declaration: Uses commodity
• Customs Rate: Uses commodity codes
• Sea Shipment: Uses commodity
• Air Shipment: Uses commodity
• Other Commodity Code: Child table

Notes

• Commodity codes should match official classifications
• Universal Commodity Code is required for customs
• IATA Commodity Code is required for air freight
• Hazardous and flammable flags are critical for safety
• Temperature control is important for perishable goods
• Container vent requirement is important for certain commodities