Customs Setup

Prerequisites

Before setting up the Customs module, ensure the following are configured:

• Company: Company master data
• Country: Country master data
• Currency: Currency master data
• Item: Item master data (for Customs Rate)
• Customer: Customer master data
• Supplier: Supplier master data

Initial Setup Steps

1. Create Master Data

Set up the following master data:

• Commodity: Commodity codes and classifications
• Customs Authority: Customs authorities
• Customs Container Code: Container codes (if applicable)
• Other Commodity Code: Additional commodity codes

For detailed master data setup, see Master Data documentation.

2. Configure Customs Rates

Set up customs duty rates in Pricing Center:

• Customs Rate: Create rates for different commodities
• HS Codes: Configure Harmonized System codes
• Duty Rates: Set duty rates by country and commodity
• Calculation Methods: Configure rate calculation methods

For detailed rate configuration, see Customs Rate documentation.

3. Configure Permissions

Set up role-based permissions:

• Declaration: Create, submit, and manage declarations
• Commodity: Create and manage commodities
• Customs Authority: Create and manage authorities
• Customs Rate: Configure rates

Integration Setup

Pricing Center Integration

• Ensure Pricing Center module is configured
• Customs Rates are managed in Pricing Center
• Rates can be used in Sales Quotes

Sea Freight Integration

• Customs declarations can be linked to sea shipments
• HS codes are used in sea freight operations
• Commodity codes are shared

Air Freight Integration

• Customs declarations can be linked to air shipments
• IATA commodity codes are used
• Dangerous goods declarations integration

Sustainability Integration

• Customs declarations track paper usage
• Carbon footprint is calculated for processing
• Sustainability metrics are recorded

Post-Setup Checklist

• [ ] Commodities created
• [ ] Customs Authorities added
• [ ] Customs Rates configured
• [ ] HS Codes set up
• [ ] Permissions configured
• [ ] Integration with other modules tested
• [ ] Test Declaration created
• [ ] Sustainability tracking verified

Next Steps

After setup is complete:

1. Review Master Data documentation
2. Review individual DocType documentation
3. Create test declarations
4. Train users on workflows