CUSDEC Customs declaration
TBG4 Customs
This Customs Declaration Message (CUSDEC) 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 declaration of goods for import, export or transit. The message may also be used, for example :
- to transmit data from an exporter in one country to an importer in another country; - 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.
Header
- 00010Message headerMandatoryMax 1
A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Customs declaration message is CUSDEC. Note: Customs declaration messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 CUSDEC 0052 D 0054 15A 0051 UN
1. Data element S009/0057 is retained for upward compatibility. The use ofS016 and/or S017 is encouraged in preference.2. The combination of the values carried in data elements 0062 and S009 shallbe used to identify uniquely the message within its group (if used) or ifnot used, within its interchange, for the purpose of acknowledgement. - 00020Beginning of messageMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the declaration type and reference.
- 00030Customs status of goodsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the customs procedure and status of the goods relevant to the whole message.
- 00040Place/location identificationConditionalMax 99
A segment identifying a place or location relevant to the entire message. For example, port of loading, office of entry, etc.
- 00050Date/time/periodConditionalMax 15
A segment identifying dates, times or periods relevant to the whole message. For example, actual date of arrival, elected date of presentation, etc.
- 00060Processing informationConditionalMax 25
A segment identifying the various indicators required by a customs system. For example, special programs, release certification, duty free eligibility under GSP, etc.
- 00070Financial institution informationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying an account and a related financial institution relevant to the whole message.
- 00080MeasurementsConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying various measurement factors where these are required for the whole declaration (message).
- 00090Equipment detailsConditionalMax 999
A segment identifying the equipment (e.g. container id.) used to transport all the goods related to the whole declaration (message).
- 00100Seal numberConditionalMax 999
A segment identifying Customs seals used in the transport of goods related to the whole declaration (message).
- 00110Free textConditionalMax 99
A segment explaining the reasons or actions undertaken in processing a message.
- Segment group 1Repeat 99
- 00130ReferenceMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the various references relevant to the whole message.
- 00140Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date related to the previous RFF segment.
- Segment group 2Repeat 10
- 00160PackageMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the number and type of packages manifested on a bill of lading, warehouse entry, etc.
- Segment group 3Repeat 999
- 00180Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying markings and labels on individual manifested units.
- 00190Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment describing the goods identified in PCI in narrative form.
- 00180Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
- 00160PackageMandatoryMax 1
- 00130ReferenceMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 4Repeat 5
- 00210Transport informationMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the mode and means of transport used.
040 D5(040,030) If first, then all - 00220Transport placementConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the transport vehicle used.
- 00210Transport informationMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 5Repeat 99
- 00240Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a specific document required as supporting information for the entire message.
- 00250Date/time/periodConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying dates related to the document identified in DOC.
- 00260Place/location identificationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a location related to the document identified in DOC.
- 00240Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 6Repeat 99
- 00280Name and addressMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the parties relevant to the entire message. For example importer, ultimate consignee, etc.
- 00290ReferenceConditionalMax 10
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.
- 00300Contact informationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a contact person(s) or department(s) associated with the party specified in this group.
- 00310Communication contactConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying the phone number, fax number or other communications number of the party and (or) contact specified within this group.
- 00280Name and addressMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 7Repeat 1
- 00330Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying terms of delivery, relevant to the entire message, in a coded format.
- 00340Place/location identificationConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying a location related to the terms of delivery identified in TOD.
- 00350Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.
- 00330Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 8Repeat 25
- 00370Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a monetary function and up to five monetary amounts.
- Segment group 9Repeat 1
- 00390CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for a monetary amount identified within this group.
- 00400Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date related to the information contained in the CUX.
- 00390CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
- 00370Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 10Repeat 99
- 00420External file link identificationMandatoryMax 1
This segment will identify the external files by indicating the file name, file number and its sequence number in an exchange.
- 00430Computer environment detailsConditionalMax 99
To give precise definitions of all necessary elements belonging to the configuration of a computer system, e.g. hardware, firmware, operating system, communication and application software.
- 00440Communication contactConditionalMax 9
To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.
- 00450ReferenceConditionalMax 9
A segment giving reference related to the file identified by a previous external file link identification segment.
- 00460Date/time/periodConditionalMax 9
This segment will convey the date/time details of the external file.
- 00470QuantityConditionalMax 9
The size/volume of the external file identified in the previous external file link identification segment.
- 00420External file link identificationMandatoryMax 1
Detail
- 00480Section controlMandatoryMax 1
A service segment placed at the beginning of the detail section to indicate the beginning of that section.
- Segment group 11Repeat 999
- 00500Document/message summaryMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the commercial document number, the document type and the number of detail lines within the document heading this group.
- 00510Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date related to the commercial document identified in DMS.
- 00520MeasurementsConditionalMax 5
A segment providing measurements values for the whole commercial document where required by an administration.
- Segment group 12Repeat 25
- 00540Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a monetary amount related to the whole commercial document.
- Segment group 13Repeat 1
- 00560CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying currency details and a rate of exchange related to the preceding MOA.
- 00570Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
The effective date of the rate of exchange reported in this group.
- 00560CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
- 00540Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 14Repeat 1
- 00590Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying, in a coded format, the terms of delivery relevant to the entire document.
- 00600Place/location identificationConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying a location related to the information contained in the TOD.
- 00610Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.
- 00590Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 15Repeat 10
- 00630Name and addressMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the parties and addresses relevant to the whole commercial document. For example, manufacturer, invoicer, buyer, etc.
- Segment group 16Repeat 10
- 00650Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying documents associated with the party identified in the preceding NAD.
- 00660Date/time/periodConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying a date associated with the information contained in DOC.
- 00670Place/location identificationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a location related to the preceding DOC.
- 00650Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
- 00630Name and addressMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 17Repeat 10
- 00690PackageMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the number and type of shipping units covered by the whole document.
- Segment group 18Repeat 999
- 00710Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying marks and labels on specific shipping units covered by the entire document.
- 00720Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment describing the goods identified in PCI in narrative form.
- 00730ReferenceConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a reference associated with the information contained in PCI.
- 00710Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
- 00690PackageMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 19Repeat 5
- 00750Payment termsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the payment terms in coded format for the whole commercial document.
- 00760Monetary amountConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a monetary amount associated with the preceding PYT.
- 00770Percentage detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying percentage details associated with the preceding PYT.
- 00780Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the payment terms in a narrative form.
- 00750Payment termsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 20Repeat 10
- 00800Allowance or chargeMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying allowances, charges and adjustments related to the whole commercial document.
- 00810Rate detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying rate information related to the preceding ALC.
- 00820Monetary amountConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the monetary amount associated with the ALC.
- 00830Percentage detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying percentage information associated with the ALC.
- 00840QuantityConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a quantity associated with the ALC.
- Segment group 21Repeat 1
- 00860CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying currency details and a rate of exchange related to the preceding MOA.
- 00870Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding CUX.
- 00860CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
- 00800Allowance or chargeMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 22Repeat 9999
- 00890Line itemMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the line item number and the item number identification of a particular commercial document line.
- 00900Additional product idConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying additional or substitutional item identification codes related to the information in LIN.
- 00910QuantityConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a specific quantity related to information in LIN.
- 00920Price detailsConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying price information for a particular line item identified in LIN.
- 00930Percentage detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying percentage information for a particular line item identified in LIN.
- 00940MeasurementsConditionalMax 15
A segment identifying secondary quantity information where more than one quantity is required to be reported for a commercial document line.
- 00950Quantity variancesConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying the quantity difference an the reason for this difference between the commercial document line and the actual line item.
- 00960Monetary amountConditionalMax 15
A segment identifying monetary amounts required by customs, but not otherwise captured by the commercial document line value.
- 00970Name and addressConditionalMax 10
A segment identifying the parties and addresses relevant to a particular commercial document line. For example, manufacturer, ultimate consignee etc.
- 00980Related identification numbersConditionalMax 9999
A segment identifying a serial numbers or other related numbers associated with the merchandise on a specific commercial document line.
- 00990Processing informationConditionalMax 99
A segment identifying the various indicators required for the importation of merchandise by customs and other agencies.
- 01000Place/location identificationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a place or location relevant to the line item details for the commercial document.
- Segment group 23Repeat 10
- 01020Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a specific customs documentary requirement for a commercial line item.
- 01030Date/time/periodConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying dates related to the preceding DOC.
- 01020Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 24Repeat 10
- 01050Allowance or chargeMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying allowances, charges or adjustments specific to a commercial document line.
- 01060Rate detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying rate information related to the preceding ALC.
- 01070Monetary amountConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the monetary amount associated with the preceding ALC.
- 01080Percentage detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying percentage information associated with the preceding ALC.
- 01090QuantityConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a quantity associated with the preceding ALC.
- Segment group 25Repeat 1
- 01110CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for an allowance, charge, or adjustment reported in the preceding ALC segment.
- 01120Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a specific date related to CUX.
- 01110CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
- 01050Allowance or chargeMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 26Repeat 1
- 01140Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying, in coded format, the terms of delivery particular to a commercial document line.
- 01150Place/location identificationConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying a location related to the information contained in the preceding TOD segment.
- 01140Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 27Repeat 5
- 01170Payment termsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the terms of payment, in a coded format, for a particular commercial document line.
- 01180Monetary amountConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a monetary amount associated with the preceding PYT.
- 01190Percentage detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying percentage details associated with the preceding PYT.
- 01200Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment starting the terms of payment in narrative form.
- 01170Payment termsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 28Repeat 99
- 01220Item descriptionMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a documented item via an industry coded format, or a restricted narrative.
- 01230Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the item description in extended narrative form.
- 01220Item descriptionMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 29Repeat 10
- 01250PackageMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the number and type of packing units particular to a document line.
- Segment group 30Repeat 999
- 01270Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a particular package associated with the preceding PAC.
- 01280Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a particular packing unit, associated with the preceding PCI, in narrative form.
- 01290ReferenceConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a reference related to the preceding PCI.
- 01270Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
- 01250PackageMandatoryMax 1
- 00890Line itemMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 31Repeat 99
- 01310External file link identificationMandatoryMax 1
This segment will identify the external files by indicating the file name, file number and its sequence number in an exchange.
- 01320Computer environment detailsConditionalMax 99
To give precise definitions of all necessary elements belonging to the configuration of a computer system, e.g. hardware, firmware, operating system, communication and application software.
- 01330Communication contactConditionalMax 9
To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.
- 01340ReferenceConditionalMax 9
A segment giving reference related to the file identified by a previous external file link identification segment.
- 01350Date/time/periodConditionalMax 9
This segment will convey the date/time details of the external file.
- 01360QuantityConditionalMax 9
The size/volume of the external file identified in the previous external file link identification segment.
- 01310External file link identificationMandatoryMax 1
- 00500Document/message summaryMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 32Repeat 99999
- 01380Customs status of goodsMandatoryMax 1
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.
- 01390Free textConditionalMax 9
A segment identifying the goods, related to the preceding CST, in narrative form.
- 01400Place/location identificationConditionalMax 25
A segment identifying the places relevant to a customs item. For example, country of origin, country of export, etc.
- 01410Date/time/periodConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying dates particular to the customs item. For example, date of original exportation.
- 01420MeasurementsConditionalMax 20
A segment identifying the necessary statistical information requirements related to a tariff number. For example, net weights, volumes, etc.
- 01430Name and addressConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying a party particular to the customs item when required by customs. For example, manufacturer of the goods.
- 01440Transport informationConditionalMax 9
A segment identifying transport details, for statistical purposes, on goods crossing statistical boundaries.
040 D5(040,030) If first, then all - Segment group 33Repeat 10
- 01460PackageMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the number and type of packages relating to the customs item.
- Segment group 34Repeat 999
- 01480Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying markings and labels on the type of packages reported in the preceding PAC.
- 01490Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment describing the goods identified in PCI in narrative form.
- 01480Package identificationMandatoryMax 1
- 01460PackageMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 35Repeat 25
- 01510Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the monetary amounts necessary for statistical and duty purposes.
- Segment group 36Repeat 1
- 01530CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for an amount reported in the preceding MOA.
- 01540Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.
- 01530CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
- 01510Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 37Repeat 999
- 01560ReferenceMandatoryMax 1
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.
- 01570Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.
- 01580Goods identity numberConditionalMax 99
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.
- 01590Monetary amountConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying commercial document line monetary amounts where the Commercial Group is not offered but an administration requires this information.
- Segment group 38Repeat 1
- 01610Item descriptionMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the coded industry description of the merchandise on the document line(s) identified in the preceding GIN segment.
- 01620Free textConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying the documented merchandise in narrative form.
- 01610Item descriptionMandatoryMax 1
- 01560ReferenceMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 39Repeat 25
- 01640Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a document related to a customs item.
- 01650Date/time/periodConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying dates associated with the preceding DOC.
- 01660Place/location identificationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a location associated with the preceding DOC.
- 01670Name and addressConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying the identity and address of the agency related to the documentary requirement.
- 01640Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 40Repeat 1
- 01690Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying, in coded format, the terms of delivery of the entered goods, where these are specific to the customs item.
- 01700Place/location identificationConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying the place of delivery associated with the preceding TOD.
- 01710Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.
- 01690Terms of delivery or transportMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 41Repeat 1
- 01730Nature of cargoMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a customs description, in coded format, of the goods declared on the customs item.
- 01740Free textConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the customs description in narrative form.
- 01730Nature of cargoMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 42Repeat 25
- 01760Processing informationMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying any necessary processing indicators where these are required by customs at the item level.
- 01770Percentage detailsConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying percentage details related to adjustments where a relationship is identified between the buyer and seller.
- 01780Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date related the preceding GEI.
- 01790ReferenceConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a reference related to the preceding GEI.
- 01760Processing informationMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 43Repeat 10
- 01810Duty/tax/fee detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the tax type, rate and base associated with a customs item.
- 01820Monetary amountConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying monetary amounts (e.g. tax/fee amount) associated with the preceding TAX.
- 01830Processing informationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying an indicator (e.g. method payment indicator) associated with the preceding TAX.
- 01810Duty/tax/fee detailsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 44Repeat 1
- 01850Quantity variancesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying quantity difference and the reason for the difference between the declared and commercially documented amounts.
- 01860QuantityConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying the quantity related to the preceding QVR.
- Segment group 45Repeat 1
- 01880ReferenceMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a reference to a previous customs declaration.
- 01890Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.
- 01880ReferenceMandatoryMax 1
- 01850Quantity variancesMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 46Repeat 50
- 01910Related identification numbersMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the tariff number where the published tariff requires more than one tariff number.
- 01920Processing informationConditionalMax 10
A segment identifying any necessary processing indicators related to the tariff number in the preceding GIR segment, where these are required by customs.
- 01930Name and addressConditionalMax 1
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.
- 01940MeasurementsConditionalMax 5
A segment identifying the necessary statistical information requirements related to the tariff number in the GIR segment. For example, net weight, volume, etc.
- Segment group 47Repeat 10
- 01960Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
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.
- Segment group 48Repeat 1
- 01980CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for an amount reported in the preceding MOA segment.
- 01990Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.
- 01980CurrenciesMandatoryMax 1
- 01960Monetary amountMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 49Repeat 10
- 02010Duty/tax/fee detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the tax type, rate and base associated with the preceding GIR.
- 02020Monetary amountConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying monetary amounts (e.g. tax/fee amount) associated with the preceding TAX.
- 02030Processing informationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying an indicator associated with the preceding TAX, (e.g. method of payment indicator).
- 02010Duty/tax/fee detailsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 50Repeat 5
- 02050Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying a specific document related to the preceding GIR.
- 02060Date/time/periodConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding DOC.
- 02070Place/location identificationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a place associated with the preceding DOC.
- 02050Document/message detailsMandatoryMax 1
- 01910Related identification numbersMandatoryMax 1
- 01380Customs status of goodsMandatoryMax 1
Summary
- 02080Section controlMandatoryMax 1
A service segment placed at the beginning of the summary section to indicate the start of that section.
- 02090Control totalConditionalMax 5
A segment specifying control totals. For example, the number of commercial documents, the total number of customs item, values, and packages reported in the message.
- Segment group 51Repeat 50
- 02110Duty/tax/fee detailsMandatoryMax 1
A segment identifying the summary tax type, rates and base for a full declaration.
- 02120Monetary amountConditionalMax 2
A segment identifying amounts associated with the preceding TAX (e.g. total amounts for each duty/tax/fee).
- 02130Processing informationConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying an indicator related to the preceding TAX (e.g. summary method of payment).
- 02110Duty/tax/fee detailsMandatoryMax 1
- Segment group 52Repeat 1
- 02150Authentication resultMandatoryMax 1
A segment containing the result of the algorithm permitting the verification of the authenticity of the sender and the integrity of the data.
- 02160Date/time/periodConditionalMax 1
A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding AUT.
- 02150Authentication resultMandatoryMax 1
- 02170Message trailerMandatoryMax 1
A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.
1. 0062, the value shall be identical to the value in 0062 in thecorresponding UNH segment.