Introduction to Customs Module

Overview

The Customs module manages customs declarations, commodity classification, and customs-related documentation for international trade. It provides functionality for creating customs declarations, managing commodity codes, and tracking customs compliance.

Key Features

Customs Declarations: Create and manage customs declarations
Commodity Management: Manage commodity codes and classifications
HS Code Management: Track Harmonized System (HS) codes
Customs Authority: Manage customs authorities
Customs Rates: Configure customs duty rates
Sustainability Tracking: Track paper usage and carbon footprint
Compliance Management: Ensure customs compliance

Module Structure

The Customs module consists of the following core documents:

Transaction Documents

Declaration - Customs declaration document

Master Data

Commodity - Commodity master data with codes
Customs Authority - Customs authority master data
Customs Container Code - Container code master data
Other Commodity Code - Additional commodity codes

Pricing

Customs Rate - Customs duty rates (in Pricing Center)

Configuration

Customs Settings - Module configuration (if applicable)

Workflow Overview

Create Commodity - Set up commodity master data
Create Customs Authority - Set up customs authorities
Create Customs Rate - Configure customs duty rates
Create Declaration - Create customs declaration
Submit Declaration - Submit to customs authority

Pricing Center: Customs Rate integration
Sea Freight: Integration with sea shipments
Air Freight: Integration with air shipments
Sustainability: Carbon footprint tracking
Forwarding: Integration with forwarding operations

Getting Started

Set up Master Data (Commodities, Customs Authorities)
Configure Customs Rates in Pricing Center
Create Declarations for shipments
Submit declarations to customs authorities
Track compliance and sustainability metrics