0. Introduction
1. Scope
   1. Functional Definition
   2. Field of Application
   3. Principles
2. References
3. Message Definition
4. Message Definition
   1. Data Segment Clarification
   2. Message structure
      1. Branching Diagram
      2. Segment Table
   3. Data Segment Index (Alphabetic Sequence)

This specification provides the definition of the Customs Declaration Message (CUSDEC) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.

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.

This Message may be applied for both national and international trade. It is based on universal practice and is not dependent on the type of business or industry.

This message incorporates the necessary transport, statistical and customs information. Provision has also been made for the inclusion of appropriate commercial information which may be accepted by customs in lieu of supporting documentation.

The design principles adopted allow for referencing one or more commercial documents pertaining to the same declaration and for the grouping of document lines into a single customs item. A customs item consists of the grouping of those document lines having the same customs characteristics (e.g. tariff number, declared use, etc). The message correspondingly permits the use of single or multi-packaging concepts and their identification to a customs item.

See UNTDID, Part 4 Section 2.5 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Section 2.5 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2.

This section should be read in conjunction with the Branching Diagram and the Segment Table which indicate mandatory, conditional and repeating requirements.

0010 UNH, Message header

A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message.

Note: Customs Declaration messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in UNH, composite S009:

0020 BGM, Beginning of message

A segment identifying the declaration type and reference.

0030 CST, Customs status of goods

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

0040 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a place or location relevant to the entire message. For example, port of loading, office of entry, etc.

0050 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates, times or periods relevant to the whole message. For example, actual date of arrival, elected date of presentation, etc.

0060 GIS, General indicator

A segment identifying the various indicators required by a customs system. For example, special programs, release certification, duty free eligibility under GSP, etc.

0070 FII, Financial institution information

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

0080 MEA, Measurements

A segment identifying various measurement factors where these are required for the whole declaration (message).

0090 EQD, Equipment details

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

0100 SEL, Seal number

A segment identifying Customs seals used in the transport of goods related to the whole declaration (message).

0110 Segment Group 1: RFF-DTM-SG2

A group of segments identifying various references, manifest quantities and package identities relevant to the whole message.

0120 RFF, Reference

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

0130 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0140 Segment Group 2: PAC-SG3

A group of segment identifying the numbers of, the types of, and the markings individual packages.

0150 PAC, Package

A segment identifying the number and type of packages manifested on a bill of lading, warehouse entry, etc.

0160 Segment Group 3: PCI-FTX

A group of segments identifying markings and labels on manifested units.

0170 PCI, Package identification

A segment identifying markings and labels on individual manifested units.

0180 FTX, Free text

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

0190 Segment Group 4: TDT-TPL

A group of segments identifying the mode, means and identification of the transport used.

0200 TDT, Details of transport

A segment identifying the mode and means of transport used.

0210 TPL, Transport placement

A segment identifying the transport vehicle used.

0220 Segment Group 5: DOC-DTM-LOC

A group of segments identifying documentary requirements where they are needed as supporting information for the entire message.

0230 DOC, Document/message details

A segment identifying a specific document required as supporting information for the entire message.

0240 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates related to the document identified in DOC.

0250 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location related to the document identified in DOC.

0260 Segment Group 6: NAD-RFF-CTA-COM

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

0270 NAD, Name and address

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

0280 RFF, 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.

0290 CTA, Contact information

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

0300 COM, Communication contact

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

0310 Segment Group 7: TOD-LOC-FTX

A group of segments identifying the terms of delivery pertinent to the entire message.

0320 TOD, Terms of delivery

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

0330 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location related to the terms of delivery identified in TOD.

0340 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

0350 Segment Group 8: MOA-SG9

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

0360 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0370 Segment Group 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.

0380 CUX, Currencies

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

0390 DTM, Date/time/period

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

UNS, Section control A service segment placed at the beginning of the detail section to indicate the beginning of that section.

0400 Segment Group 10: DMS-DTM-MEA-SG11-SG13-SG14-SG16-SG18-SG19-SG21

A group of segments identifying line item details for a commercial document.

0410 DMS, Document/message summary

A segment identifying the commercial document number, the document type and the number of detail lines within the document heading this group.

0420 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the commercial document identified in DMS.

0430 MEA, Measurements

A segment providing measurements values for the whole commercial document where required by an administration.

0440 Segment Group 11: MOA-SG12

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

0450 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying a monetary amount related to the whole commercial document.

0460 Segment Group 12: CUX-DTM

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

0470 CUX, Currencies

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

0480 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0490 Segment Group 13: TOD-LOC-FTX

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

0500 TOD, Terms of delivery

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

0510 LOC, Place/location identification

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

0520 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

0530 Segment Group 14: NAD-SG15

A group of segments identifying the parties and other related documentary requirements associated with the whole commercial document.

0540 NAD, Name and address

A segment identifying the parties and addresses relevant to the whole commercial document. For example, manufacturer, invoicer, buyer, etc.

0550 Segment Group 15: DOC-DTM-LOC

A segment identifying other documentary requirements associated with a party identified in the preceding NAD segment. For example, purchase order, contract number, etc.

0560 DOC, Document/message details

A segment identifying documents associated with the party identified in the preceding NAD.

0570 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the information contained in DOC.

0580 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location related to the preceding DOC.

0590 Segment Group 16: PAC-SG17

A group of segments identifying the number, type, and contents of the shipping units associated with the entire commercial document.

0600 PAC, Package

A segment identifying the number and type of shipping units covered by the whole document.

0610 Segment Group 17: PCI-FTX-RFF

A group of segments identifying marks and labels of shipping units associated with the whole commercial document.

0620 PCI, Package identification

A segment identifying marks and labels on specific shipping units covered by the entire document.

0630 FTX, Free text

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

0640 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying a reference associated with the information contained in PCI.

0650 Segment Group 18: PAT-MOA-PCD-FTX

A group of segments identifying the payment terms for the whole commercial document.

0660 PAT, Payment terms basis

A segment identifying the payment terms in coded format for the whole commercial document.

0670 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying a monetary amount associated with the preceding PAT.

0680 PCD, Percentage details

A segment identifying percentage details associated with the preceding PAT.

0690 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the payment terms in a narrative form.

0700 Segment Group 19: ALC-RTE-MOA-PCD-QTY-SG20

A group of segments identifying allowances, charges, or adjustments and related details for the whole commercial document.

0710 ALC, Allowance or charge

A segment identifying allowances, charges and adjustments related to the whole commercial document.

0720 RTE, Rate details

A segment identifying rate information related to the preceding ALC.

0730 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying the monetary amount associated with the ALC.

0740 PCD, Percentage details

A segment identifying percentage information associated with the ALC.

0750 QTY, Quantity

A segment identifying a quantity associated with the ALC.

0760 Segment Group 20: CUX-DTM

A group of segments identifying currencies, a rate of exchange, and an associated date for an allowance, charge or adjustment reported in the preceding ALC segment.

0770 CUX, Currencies

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

0780 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding CUX.

0790 Segment Group 21: LIN-PIA-QTY-PRI-PCD-MEA-QVA-MOA-NAD-GIR-SG22-SG23-SG25-SG26-SG27-SG28

A group of segments identifying line item details for a commercial document.

0800 LIN, Line item

A segment identifying the line item number and the item number identification of a particular commercial document line.

0810 PIA, Additional product id

A segment identifying additional or substitutional item identification codes related to the information in LIN.

0820 QTY, Quantity

A segment identifying a specific quantity related to information in LIN.

0830 PRI, Price details

A segment identifying price information for a particular line item identified in LIN.

0840 PCD, Percentage details

A segment identifying percentage information for a particular line item identified in LIN.

0850 MEA, Measurements

A segment identifying secondary quantity information where more than one quantity is required to be reported for a commercial document line.

0860 QVA, Quantity variances

A segment identifying the quantity difference an the reason for this difference between the commercial document line and the actual line item.

0870 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying monetary amounts required by customs, but not otherwise captured by the commercial document line value.

0880 NAD, Name and address

A segment identifying the parties and addresses relevant to a particular commercial document line. For example, manufacturer, ultimate consignee etc.

0890 GIR, Related identification numbers

A segment identifying a serial numbers or other related numbers associated with the merchandise on a specific commercial document line.

0900 Segment Group 22: DOC-DTM

A group of segments identifying customs documentary requirements for a commercial document line item. For example, an import or export license.

0910 DOC, Document/message details

A segment identifying a specific customs documentary requirement for a commercial line item.

0920 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates related to the preceding DOC.

0930 Segment Group 23: ALC-RTE-MOA-PCD-QTY-SG24

A group of segments identifying allowances, charges, or adjustments and related details for the commercial document line.

0940 ALC, Allowance or charge

A segment identifying allowances, charges or adjustments specific to a commercial document line.

0950 RTE, Rate details

A segment identifying rate information related to the preceding ALC.

0960 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying the monetary amount associated with the preceding ALC.

0970 PCD, Percentage details

A segment identifying percentage information associated with the preceding ALC.

0980 QTY, Quantity

A segment identifying a quantity associated with the preceding ALC.

0990 Segment Group 24: CUX-DTM

A group of segments identifying currencies, rates of exchange and associated dates for an allowance, charge, or adjustment reported in the preceding ALC.

1000 CUX, Currencies

A segment identifying currencies and the rate of exchange for an allowance, charge, or adjustment reported in the preceding ALC segment.

1010 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a specific date related to CUX.

1020 Segment Group 25: TOD-LOC

A group of segments identifying the terms of delivery pertinent to a commercial document line.

1030 TOD, Terms of delivery

A segment identifying, in coded format, the terms of delivery particular to a commercial document line.

1040 LOC, Place/location identification

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

1050 Segment Group 26: PAT-MOA-PCD-FTX

A group of segments identifying the payment terms for a commercial document line.

1060 PAT, Payment terms basis

A segment identifying the terms of payment, in a coded format, for a particular commercial document line.

1070 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying a monetary amount associated with the preceding PAT.

1080 PCD, Percentage details

A segment identifying percentage details associated with the preceding PAT.

1090 FTX, Free text

A segment starting the terms of payment in narrative form.

1100 Segment Group 27: IMD-FTX

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

1110 IMD, Item description

A segment identifying a documented item via an industry coded format, or a restricted narrative.

1120 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the item description in extended narrative form.

1130 Segment Group 28: PAC-SG29

A group of segments identifying the number, type, contents and description of the packing units associated with the commercial document line.

1140 PAC, Package

A segment identifying the number and type of packing units particular to a document line.

1150 Segment Group 29: PCI-FTX-RFF

A group of segments identifying marks, labels and description of packages relating to a document line.

1160 PCI, Package identification

A segment identifying a particular package associated with the preceding PAC.

1170 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying a particular packing unit, associated with the preceding PCI, in narrative form.

1180 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying a reference related to the preceding PCI.

1190 Segment Group 30: CST-FTX-LOC-DTM-MEA-NAD-TDT-SG31-SG33-SG35-SG37-SG38-SG39-SG40-SG41-SG42-SG44

A group of segments identifying detailed information for a single customs item of a customs declaration.

1200 CST, 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.

1210 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the goods, related to the preceding LOC, Place/location identification A segment identifying the places relevant to a customs item. For example, country of origin, country of export, etc.

1220 DTM, Date/time/period

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

1230 MEA, Measurements

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

1240 NAD, Name and address

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

1250 TDT, Details of transport

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

1260 Segment Group 31: PAC-SG32

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

1270 PAC, Package

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

1280 Segment Group 32: PCI-FTX

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

1290 PCI, Package identification

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

1300 FTX, Free text

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

1310 Segment Group 33: MOA-SG34

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

1320 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1330 Segment Group 34: CUX-DTM

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

1340 CUX, Currencies

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

1350 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.

1360 Segment Group 35: RFF-DTM-GIN-MOA-SG36

A group of segments identifying references, descriptions, and monetary amounts associated with a customs item.

1370 RFF, 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.

1380 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.

1390 GIN, 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.

1400 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1410 Segment Group 36: IMD-FTX

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

1420 IMD, Item description

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

1430 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the documented merchandise in narrative form.

1440 Segment Group 37: DOC-DTM-LOC-NAD

A group of segments identifying report documentary requirements of particular government agencies, with the optional name and address of the agency involved.

1450 DOC, Document/message details

A segment identifying a document related to a customs item.

1460 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates associated with the preceding DOC.

1470 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location associated with the preceding DOC.

1480 NAD, Name and address

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

1490 Segment Group 38: TOD-LOC-FTX

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

1500 TOD, Terms of delivery

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

1510 LOC, Place/location identification

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

1520 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

1530 Segment Group 39: GDS-FTX

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

1540 GDS, Nature of cargo

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

1550 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the customs description in narrative form.

1560 Segment Group 40: GIS-PCD-DTM-RFF

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

1570 GIS, General indicator

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

1580 PCD, Percentage details

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

1590 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related the preceding GIS.

1600 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying a reference related to the preceding GIS.

1610 Segment Group 41: TAX-MOA-GIS

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

1620 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

1630 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1640 GIS, General indicator

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

1650 Segment Group 42: QVA-QTY-SG43

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

1660 QVA, Quantity variances

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

1670 QTY, Quantity

A segment identifying the quantity related to the preceding QVA.

1680 Segment Group 43: 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.

1690 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying a reference to a previous customs declaration.

1700 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.

1710 Segment Group 44: GIR-GIS-NAD-MEA-SG45-SG47-SG48

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

1720 GIR, Related identification numbers

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

1730 GIS, General indicator

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

1740 NAD, 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.

1750 MEA, Measurements

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

1760 Segment Group 45: MOA-SG46

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

1770 MOA, 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.

1780 Segment Group 46: CUX-DTM

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

1790 CUX, Currencies

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

1800 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.

1810 Segment Group 47: TAX-MOA-GIS

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

1820 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

1830 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1840 GIS, General indicator

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

1850 Segment Group 48: DOC-DTM-LOC

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.

1860 DOC, Document/message details

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

1870 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding DOC.

1880 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a place associated with the preceding DOC.

UNS, Section control A service segment placed at the beginning of the summary section to indicate the start of that section.

1890 CNT, Control total

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.

1900 Segment Group 49: TAX-MOA-GIS

A segment 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.

1910 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

1920 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1930 GIS, General indicator

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

1940 Segment Group 50: AUT-DTM

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

1950 AUT, Authentication result

A segment containing the result of the algorithm permitting the verification of the authenticity of the sender and the integrity of the data.

1960 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding AUT.

1970 UNT, Message trailer

A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message and the message reference number of the message.