D18A | EDIFACTORY

Message D18A/CUSPED

Periodic customs declaration message

This Periodic Customs Declaration Message (CUSPED) permits the transfer of data from a declarant to a customs administration for the purpose of meeting legislative and/or operational requirements in respect of the periodic declaration of goods for import or export. The message may also be used, for example : - to transmit consignment data from one customs administration to another; - to transmit data from a customs authority to other governments agencies and/or interested administrations; - to transmit data from a declarant to the appropriate data collection agency on the movement of goods between statistical territories.

Message description

UNH

M(1) : Message header

A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Periodic customs declaration message is CUSPED. Note: Periodic customs declaration messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 CUSPED 0052 D 0054 18A 0051 UN

BGM

M(1) : Beginning of message

A segment identifying the declaration type and reference.

CST

C(1) : Customs status of goods

A segment identifying the customs procedure and status of the goods relevant to the whole message.

LOC

C(99) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying a place or location relevant to the entire message. For example, office of assessment.

DTM

C(99) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates, times or periods relevant to the whole message. For example, period covered by the declaration.

GEI

C(99) : Processing information

A segment identifying the various indicators required by a customs system. For example, special programs.

FII

C(1) : Financial institution information

A segment identifying an account and a related financial institution relevant to the whole message.

SG1 C(99) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments identifying various references relevant to the whole message.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the various references relevant to the whole message.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the previous RFF segment.

SG2 C(99) : NAD-RFF-SG3

A group of segments identifying the parties relevant to the whole message, with their related references, contacts and communication numbers.

NAD

M(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying the parties relevant to the entire message. For example, importer, ultimate consignee, etc.

RFF

C(9) : Reference

A segment identifying references relating to the party specified within the group. For example, a special mailing request number for refunds relating to the customs transaction.

SG3 C(9) : CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the contacts and communication numbers relevant to the NAD.

CTA

M(1) : Contact information

A segment identifying a contact person(s) or department(s) associated with the party specified in SG2.

COM

C(9) : Communication contact

A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or other communications number of the party and/or contact specified within SG2.

SG4 C(99) : MOA-SG5

A group of segments identifying monetary amounts, currencies and their exchange rates, when required for the whole periodic declaration.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying a monetary function and up to five monetary amounts.

SG5 C(9) : CUX-DTM

A group of segments identifying currencies, a rate of exchange and a related date for a monetary amount identified within this group.

CUX

M(1) : Currencies

A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for a monetary amount identified within this group.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the information contained in the CUX.

SG6 C(99) : TAX-MOA-GEI

A group of segments identifying duties/taxes/fees and methods of payment related to the whole periodic declaration.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment identifying the tax type, rate and base associated with the periodic declaration.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying monetary amounts (e.g. tax/fee amount) associated with the preceding TAX.

GEI

C(9) : Processing information

A segment identifying an indicator (e.g. method payment indicator) associated with the preceding TAX.

CNT

C(9) : Control total

A segment specifying control totals. For example, the number of simplified Customs declarations.

SG7 C(9999) : DMS-CNT-RFF-DTM-GEI-LOC-EQD-PAC-TDT-SG8-SG10-

SG11-SG12-SG14-SG15 A group of segments identifying detailed and complementary information of a previous simplified Customs declaration.

DMS

M(1) : Document/message summary

A segment identifying the reference number of the previous simplified Customs declaration heading this group.

CNT

C(9) : Control total

A segment specifying control totals within this group. E.g. the total number of Customs items, and values.

RFF

C(9) : Reference

A segment identifying the various references relevant to the whole previous simplified Customs declaration.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the whole previous simplified Customs declaration identified in DMS.

GEI

C(99) : Processing information

A segment identifying any necessary processing indicators where these are required.

LOC

C(99) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying a place or location related to the document identified in the DMS. E.g. Customs office of entry, country of purchase.

EQD

C(999) : Equipment details

A segment identifying the equipment (e.g. container id) used to transport all the goods related to the whole declaration identified in DMS.

PAC

C(9) : Package

A segment identifying the number and type of packages related to the whole declaration identified in DMS.

TDT

C(9) : Transport information

A segment identifying the mode and means of transport used.

SG8 C(9) : NAD-RFF-SG9

A group of segments identifying the parties relevant to the whole declaration identified in DMS, with their related references, contacts and communication numbers.

NAD

M(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying the parties relevant to the entire declaration. For example importer, ultimate consignee, etc.

RFF

C(9) : Reference

A segment identifying references relating to the party specified within the group. For example, a special mailing request number for refunds relating to the customs transaction.

SG9 C(9) : CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the contacts and communication numbers relevant to the NAD.

CTA

M(1) : Contact information

A segment identifying a contact person(s) or department(s) associated with the party specified in SG8.

COM

C(9) : Communication contact

A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or other communications number of the party and (or) contact specified within SG8.

SG10 C(99) : DOC-DTM-LOC-NAD

A group of segments identifying documentary requirements related to a previous simplified Customs declaration.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment identifying a document related to a previous simplified customs declaration (e.g. preference invoice etc.).

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates associated with the preceding DOC.

LOC

C(1) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location associated with the preceding LOC.

NAD

C(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying the identity and address of the agency related to the documentary requirements.

SG11 C(9) : TOD-LOC-FTX

A group of segments identifying the terms of delivery pertinent to the whole document.

TOD

M(1) : Terms of delivery or transport

A segment identifying, in a coded format, the terms of delivery relevant to the entire document.

LOC

C(9) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location related to the information contained in the TOD.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

SG12 C(99) : MOA-SG13

A group of segments identifying various monetary amounts, currencies and rates of exchange that pertain to the whole declaration.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying a monetary amount related to the whole declaration.

SG13 C(9) : CUX-DTM

A group of segments identifying currencies, rate of exchange and an associated date.

CUX

M(1) : Currencies

A segment identifying currency details and a rate of exchange related to the preceding MOA.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

The effective date of the rate of exchange reported in this group.

SG14 C(99) : TAX-MOA-GEI

A group of segments identifying the totals and duty/tax/fee levels due for the declaration and summarizing this total by each accounting code included in the total due.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment identifying the summary tax type, rates and base for a full declaration.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying amounts associated with the preceding TAX (e.g. total amounts for each duty/tax/fee).

GEI

C(9) : Processing information

A segment identifying an indicator related to the preceding TAX (e.g. summary method of payment).

SG15 C(9999) : CST-FTX-LOC-DTM-MEA-NAD-TDT-SG16-SG18-SG20-

SG22-SG23-SG24-SG25-SG26-SG27-SG29 A group of segments identifying detailed information for a single customs item of a customs declaration.

CST

M(1) : Customs status of goods

A segment identifying the customs tariff of the goods, their required treatment and, where these are different to the header information, the type of declaration and the current status of the goods.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment identifying the goods, related to the preceding CST.

LOC

C(99) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying the places relevant to a customs item. For example, country of origin, country of export, etc.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates particular to the customs item. For example, date of original exportation.

MEA

C(99) : Measurements

A segment identifying the necessary statistical information requirements related to a tariff number. For example, net weights, volumes, etc.

NAD

C(9) : Name and address

A segment identifying a party particular to the customs item when required by customs. For example, manufacturer of the goods.

TDT

C(9) : Transport information

A segment identifying transport details, for statistical purposes, on goods crossing statistical boundaries.

SG16 C(99) : PAC-SG17

A group of segments identifying the number, type and reference of the packing units associated with the customs item.

PAC

M(1) : Package

A segment identifying the number and type of packages relating to the customs item.

SG17 C(999) : PCI-FTX

A group of segments identifying marks and labels, and giving the description of single packages associated with a customs item.

PCI

M(1) : Package identification

A segment identifying markings and labels on the type of packages reported in the preceding PAC.

FTX

C(1) : Free text

A segment describing the goods identified in PCI in narrative form.

SG18 C(99) : MOA-SG19

A group of segments identifying various monetary amounts, currencies and rates of exchange that pertain to the customs item.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying the monetary amounts necessary for statistical and duty purposes.

SG19 C(1) : CUX-DTM

A group of segments identifying currencies, a rate of exchange and an associated date related to the preceding MOA.

CUX

M(1) : Currencies

A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for an amount reported in the preceding MOA.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.

SG20 C(999) : DOC-DTM-LOC-NAD-GIN-MOA-SG21

A group of segments identifying report documentary requirements of particular government agencies with the optional name and address of the agency involved, description and monetary amounts associated with a customs item.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment identifying a document related to a customs item.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates associated with the preceding DOC.

LOC

C(1) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location associated with the preceding DOC.

NAD

C(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying the identity and address of the agency related to the documentary requirement.

GIN

C(99) : Goods identity number

A segment identifying any line or range of lines on the commercial document reported in the preceding RFF segment, that contains goods on this customs item.

MOA

C(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying commercial document line monetary amounts where the Commercial Group is not offered but an administration requires this information.

SG21 C(1) : IMD-FTX

A group of segments identifying a commercial description for a documented commodity that is associated with this customs line item.

IMD

M(1) : Item description

A segment identifying the coded industry description of the merchandise on the document line(s) identified in the preceding GIN segment.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment identifying the documented merchandise in narrative form.

SG22 C(99) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments identifying references and dates relating to the customs item.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying particular references relating to the customs item. For example, the invoice number of any invoice that contains merchandise on this customs item.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.

SG23 C(1) : TOD-LOC-FTX

A group of segments identifying the terms of delivery pertinent to a customs item.

TOD

M(1) : Terms of delivery or transport

A segment identifying, in coded format, the terms of delivery of the entered goods, where these are specific to the customs item.

LOC

C(9) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying the place of delivery associated with the preceding TOD.

FTX

C(1) : Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

SG24 C(1) : GDS-FTX

A group of segments identifying the customs description of merchandise entered on a customs item.

GDS

M(1) : Nature of cargo

A segment identifying a customs description, in coded format, of the goods declared on the customs item.

FTX

C(1) : Free text

A segment identifying the customs description in narrative form.

SG25 C(99) : GEI-PCD-DTM-RFF

A group of segments identifying special indicators or value data related to the customs item.

GEI

M(1) : Processing information

A segment identifying any necessary processing indicators where these are required by customs at the item level.

PCD

C(1) : Percentage details

A segment identifying percentage details related to adjustments where a relationship is identified between the buyer and seller.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related the preceding GEI.

RFF

C(1) : Reference

A segment identifying a reference related to the preceding GEI.

SG26 C(99) : TAX-MOA-GEI

A group of segments identifying duties/taxes/fees and methods of payment related to a customs item.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment identifying the tax type, rate and base associated with a customs item.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying monetary amounts (e.g. tax/fee amount) associated with the preceding TAX.

GEI

C(1) : Processing information

A segment identifying an indicator (e.g. method payment indicator) associated with the preceding TAX.

SG27 C(1) : QVR-QTY-SG28

A group of segments identifying variances between the quantity commercially documented and/or produced to Customs and the quantity declared.

QVR

M(1) : Quantity variances

A segment identifying quantity difference and the reason for the difference between the declared and commercially documented amounts.

QTY

C(1) : Quantity

A segment identifying the quantity related to the preceding QVR.

SG28 C(1) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments identifying an earlier customs declaration in order to balance the total quantity declared with the total quantity presented to Customs.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying a reference to a previous customs declaration.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.

SG29 C(99) : GIR-GEI-NAD-MEA-SG30-SG32-SG33

A group of segments identifying customs reporting requirements associated with a secondary tariff number.

GIR

M(1) : Related identification numbers

A segment identifying the tariff number where the published tariff requires more than one tariff number.

GEI

C(9) : Processing information

A segment identifying any necessary processing indicators related to the tariff number in the preceding GIR segment, where these are required by customs.

NAD

C(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying a party particular to the goods governed by the tariff number in the preceding GIR segment. For example, manufacturer of the goods.

MEA

C(9) : Measurements

A segment identifying the necessary statistical information requirements related to the tariff number in the GIR segment. For example, net weight, volume, etc.

SG30 C(99) : MOA-SG31

A group of segments identifying various monetary amounts, currencies and rates of exchange that pertain to a secondary tariff number within a customs item.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying the monetary amount necessary for statistical and/or duty purposes, as it relates to the tariff number in the preceding GIR segment.

SG31 C(1) : CUX-DTM

A group of segments identifying currencies, a rate of exchange and related date for an amount reported in the preceding MOA.

CUX

M(1) : Currencies

A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for an amount reported in the preceding MOA segment.

DTM

C(1) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.

SG32 C(99) : TAX-MOA-GEI

A group of segments identifying the duties, taxes, and/or fees pertinent to the tariff number reported in the GIR segment.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment identifying the tax type, rate and base associated with the preceding GIR.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying monetary amounts (e.g. tax/fee amount) associated with the preceding TAX.

GEI

C(1) : Processing information

A segment identifying an indicator associated with the preceding TAX, (e.g. method of payment indicator).

SG33 C(99) : DOC-DTM-LOC-NAD

A group of segments identifying specific documentary information which may be required by the tariff number in the GIR segment. For example, a textile category number.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment identifying a specific document related to the preceding GIR.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding DOC.

LOC

C(1) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying a place associated with the preceding DOC.

NAD

C(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying the identity and address of the agency related to the documentary requirement.

SG34 C(1) : AUT-DTM

A group of segments permitting the verification of the authenticity of the sender and the integrity of the data.

Message structure

UNH, Message header                           M        1
BGM, Beginning of message                     M        1
CST, Customs status of goods                  C        1
LOC, Place/location identification            C       99
DTM, Date/time/period                         C       99
GEI, Processing information                   C       99
FII, Financial institution information        C        1

--- Segment Group 1 ------------------------- C       99 -------+
RFF, Reference                                M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 2 ------------------------- C       99 -------+
NAD, Name and address                         M        1        |
RFF, Reference                                C        9        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 3 ------------------------- C        9 ------+|
CTA, Contact information                      M        1       ||
COM, Communication contact                    C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 4 ------------------------- C       99 -------+
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 5 ------------------------- C        9 ------+|
CUX, Currencies                               M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 6 ------------------------- C       99 -------+
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9        |
GEI, Processing information                   C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
CNT, Control total                            C        9

--- Segment Group 7 ------------------------- C     9999 -------+
DMS, Document/message summary                 M        1        |
CNT, Control total                            C        9        |
RFF, Reference                                C        9        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
GEI, Processing information                   C       99        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C       99        |
EQD, Equipment details                        C      999        |
PAC, Package                                  C        9        |
TDT, Transport information                    C        9        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 8 ------------------------- C        9 ------+|
NAD, Name and address                         M        1       ||
RFF, Reference                                C        9       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 9 ------------------------- C        9 -----+||
CTA, Contact information                      M        1      |||
COM, Communication contact                    C        9      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 10 ------------------------ C       99 ------+|
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        1       ||
NAD, Name and address                         C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 11 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport           M        1       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        9       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 12 ------------------------ C       99 ------+|
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 13 ------------------------ C        9 -----+||
CUX, Currencies                               M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 14 ------------------------ C       99 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1       ||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9       ||
GEI, Processing information                   C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 15 ------------------------ C     9999 ------+|
CST, Customs status of goods                  M        1       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        9       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C       99       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
MEA, Measurements                             C       99       ||
NAD, Name and address                         C        9       ||
TDT, Transport information                    C        9       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 16 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
PAC, Package                                  M        1      |||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 17 ------------------------ C      999 ----+|||
PCI, Package identification                   M        1     ||||
FTX, Free text                                C        1     ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------++||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 18 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1      |||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 19 ------------------------ C        1 ----+|||
CUX, Currencies                               M        1     ||||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1     ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------++||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 20 ------------------------ C      999 -----+||
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9      |||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        1      |||
NAD, Name and address                         C        1      |||
GIN, Goods identity number                    C       99      |||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1      |||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 21 ------------------------ C        1 ----+|||
IMD, Item description                         M        1     ||||
FTX, Free text                                C        9     ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------++||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 22 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
RFF, Reference                                M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 23 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport           M        1      |||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        9      |||
FTX, Free text                                C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 24 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
GDS, Nature of cargo                          M        1      |||
FTX, Free text                                C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 25 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
GEI, Processing information                   M        1      |||
PCD, Percentage details                       C        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1      |||
RFF, Reference                                C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 26 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1      |||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9      |||
GEI, Processing information                   C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 27 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
QVR, Quantity variances                       M        1      |||
QTY, Quantity                                 C        1      |||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 28 ------------------------ C        1 ----+|||
RFF, Reference                                M        1     ||||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1     ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------++||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 29 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
GIR, Related identification numbers           M        1      |||
GEI, Processing information                   C        9      |||
NAD, Name and address                         C        1      |||
MEA, Measurements                             C        9      |||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 30 ------------------------ C       99 ----+|||
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1     ||||
                                                             ||||
--- Segment Group 31 ------------------------ C        1 ---+||||
CUX, Currencies                               M        1    |||||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        1    |||||
---- -------------------------------------------------------++|||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 32 ------------------------ C       99 ----+|||
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1     ||||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9     ||||
GEI, Processing information                   C        1     ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------+|||
                                                              |||
--- Segment Group 33 ------------------------ C       99 ----+|||
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1     ||||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9     ||||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        1     ||||
NAD, Name and address                         C        1     ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------++++

--- Segment Group 34 ------------------------ C        1 -------+
AUT, Authentication result                    M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
UNT, Message trailer                          M        1