Customs Declaration & ASYCUDA System
When doing international trading you should be aware of shipping documents. The Customs declaration form is one of the essential documents in global business. In this post, we are going to identify customs declaration and ASYCUDA system.
What is Customs Declaration?
It is an essential document for international trading. It should be submitted for goods declaration when exporting or importing goods. That goods declaration form is called as Customs Declaration. It is an essential document for imported cargo clearing and the export process of cargo to be shipped. It is also called Single Administrative Document (SAD).
Purpose of Customs Declaration Form?
Customs need to identify shipments correctly, so need to mention each and every item or goods detail accurately in the Customs Declaration form. That’s why need to submit Customs Declaration for a particular shipment. With the help of the Customs Declaration, customs easily identified customs duties and levies.
What are the main types of Customs Declaration?
- Imports Declaration
- Export Declaration (BOI, Bonds, Exports)
- Bond declaration(TO bond/RE-bond/Ex-bond/BOI)
Is Customs Declaration forms have a standard format?
Yes. Customs Declaration has an internationally recognized standard format that is accepted by customs all around the world.
Customs Declaration consists of,
- main declaration form– only one commodity can be mentioned
- continuation sheets- 3 commodities can be mentioned
The number of sheets of the CusDEc depends on the number of items included in a shipment
One CusDec form can be included a maximum number of 99 items only.
Who are the users of the Customs Declaration form?
- Customs
- Customs agents
- importers and exporters
- freight forwarders
- warehouse operators
- other parties who involve in importing and exporting process
Who has the authority to create Customs Declaration form?
Customs Agents
What is ASYCUDA?
- ASYCUDA term stands for Automated System for Customs Data.
- ASYCUDA is a popular digitalized customs management system.
- ASYCUDA system software developed by UNCTAD
- Operates on a client-server environment
- Supporting operating systems: UNIX, DOS, RDBMS software.
ASYCUDA system supports international codes and standards under the ISO, WCO(World Customs Organization), and United Nations. And also it is customized according to the rules of National levies and tariffs.
ASYCUDA works as an EDI(electronic data interchange) between customs and other influencing parties for international trading. such as importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, Customs agents, etc.
UNCTAD(United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) has introduced a standard system for customs management. It creates a smooth process of the customs declaration process.
ASYCUDA system uses not only the customs declaration process but also manifesting and other tasks of customs.
what are the versions of ASYCUDA?
- ASYCUDA World: 2002 -present
- ASYCUDA++: 1992-present
- ASYCUDA v2: 1985-1995
- ASYCUDA:1981-1984
To read more about ASYCUDA versions click here
What are the tasks done by the ASYCUDA system?
- handling manifest
- customs declarations
- accounting
- transit and suspense
- generate trade data which is used for statistical economic analysis
Who are the users of ASYCUDA system?
- customs
- Customs agents
- Shipping lines
- Freight forwarders
- Local authorities and agencies
- Port authorities and terminals
What is the meaning of customs clearance?
Customs clearance is giving official permission for goods into the country or out of the country. In other words, customs clearance can be defined as giving customs authority permission to import or export a particular shipment. For the customs clearance procedure need to submit shipping documents and if required approval license or permit etc. And also need to pay relevant customs duties and tariffs.
