Customs Authority

Overview

Customs Authority is the master data document for customs authorities. It defines the customs authorities responsible for different countries or regions.

Key Fields

Basic Information

Code: Authority code (required)
Customs Authority Name: Name of customs authority (required)

Workflow

Create Customs Authority
- Create new Customs Authority
- Enter Code
- Enter Customs Authority Name
- Save

Usage

Customs Authorities are used in:

Customs Declarations: Required for declarations
Compliance Tracking: Used for compliance reporting
Reporting: Used in customs reports

Examples

Common customs authorities:

US CBP: US Customs and Border Protection
UK Border Force: UK Border Force
ABF: Australian Border Force
CBSA: Canada Border Services Agency
EU Customs: European Union Customs

Declaration: Uses customs authority
Compliance Reports: Uses customs authority

Notes

Authority codes should match official codes
Authority names should be official names
Used for compliance and reporting purposes
Can be linked to countries or regions