0. INTRODUCTION
1. SCOPE
   1. Functional definition
   2. Field of application
   3. Principles
2. REFERENCES
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
   1. Standard terms and definitions
4. MESSAGE DEFINITION
   1. Segment clarification
   2. Segment index (alphabetical sequence by tag)
   3. Message structure
      1. Segment table

This specification provides the definition of the Periodic customs declaration message (CUSPED) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.

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.

The Periodic customs declaration message may be used for both national and international applications. It is based on universal practice related to administration, commerce and transport, and is not dependent on the type of business or industry.

This message incorporates the necessary complementary and/or aggregated data relating to transport, statistical and customs information of a given period.

The design principles adopted allow for referencing one or more previous simplified Customs declarations pertaining to the same periodic declaration. A customs item consists of the grouping of 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, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2.

This section should be read in conjunction with the segment table which indicates mandatory, conditional and repeating requirements.

0010 UNH, 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:

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, office of assessment.

0050 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0060 X GIS, General indicator

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

0070 FII, Financial institution information

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

0080 Segment Group 1: RFF-DTM

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

0090 RFF, Reference

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

0100 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0110 Segment Group 2: NAD-RFF-SG3

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

0120 NAD, Name and address

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

0130 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.

0140 Segment Group 3: CTA-COM

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

0150 CTA, Contact information

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

0160 COM, Communication contact

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

0170 Segment Group 4: MOA-SG5

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

0180 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0190 Segment Group 5: CUX-DTM

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

0200 CUX, Currencies

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

0210 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0220 Segment Group 6: TAX-MOA-GIS

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

0230 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

0240 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0250 X GIS, General indicator

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

0260 CNT, Control total

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

0270 Segment Group 7: DMS-CNT-RFF-DTM-GIS-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.

0280 DMS, Document/message summary

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

0290 CNT, Control total

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

0300 RFF, Reference

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

0310 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0320 X GIS, General indicator

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

0330 LOC, 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.

0340 EQD, 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.

0350 PAC, Package

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

0360 TDT, Details of transport

A segment identifying the mode and means of transport used.

0370 Segment Group 8: 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.

0380 NAD, Name and address

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

0390 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.

0400 Segment Group 9: CTA-COM

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

0410 CTA, Contact information

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

0420 COM, Communication contact

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

0430 Segment Group 10: DOC-DTM-LOC-NAD

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

0440 DOC, Document/message details

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

0450 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates associated with the preceding DOC.

0460 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location associated with the preceding LOC.

0470 NAD, Name and address

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

0480 Segment Group 11: TOD-LOC-FTX

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

0490 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport

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

0500 LOC, Place/location identification

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

0510 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

0520 Segment Group 12: MOA-SG13

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

0530 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0540 Segment Group 13: CUX-DTM

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

0550 CUX, Currencies

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

0560 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0570 Segment Group 14: TAX-MOA-GIS

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.

0580 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

0590 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0600 X GIS, General indicator

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

0610 Segment Group 15: 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.

0620 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.

0630 FTX, Free text

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

0640 LOC, Place/location identification

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

0650 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0660 MEA, Measurements

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

0670 NAD, Name and address

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

0680 TDT, Details of transport

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

0690 Segment Group 16: PAC-SG17

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

0700 PAC, Package

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

0710 Segment Group 17: PCI-FTX

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

0720 PCI, Package identification

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

0730 FTX, Free text

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

0740 Segment Group 18: MOA-SG19

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

0750 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0760 Segment Group 19: CUX-DTM

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

0770 CUX, Currencies

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

0780 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.

0790 Segment Group 20: 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.

0800 DOC, Document/message details

A segment identifying a document related to a customs item.

0810 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying dates associated with the preceding DOC.

0820 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a location associated with the preceding DOC.

0830 NAD, Name and address

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

0840 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.

0850 MOA, Monetary amount

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

0860 Segment Group 21: IMD-FTX

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

0870 IMD, Item description

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

0880 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the documented merchandise in narrative form.

0890 Segment Group 22: RFF-DTM

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

0900 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.

0910 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.

0920 Segment Group 23: TOD-LOC-FTX

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

0930 TOD, 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.

0940 LOC, Place/location identification

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

0950 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the terms of delivery in narrative form.

0960 Segment Group 24: GDS-FTX

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

0970 GDS, Nature of cargo

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

0980 FTX, Free text

A segment identifying the customs description in narrative form.

0990 Segment Group 25: GIS-PCD-DTM-RFF

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

1000 X GIS, General indicator

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

1010 PCD, Percentage details

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

1020 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related the preceding GIS.

1030 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying a reference related to the preceding GIS.

1040 Segment Group 26: TAX-MOA-GIS

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

1050 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

1060 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1070 X GIS, General indicator

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

1080 Segment Group 27: QVR-QTY-SG28

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

1090 QVR, Quantity variances

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

1100 QTY, Quantity

A segment identifying the quantity related to the preceding QVR.

1110 Segment Group 28: 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.

1120 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying a reference to a previous customs declaration.

1130 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding RFF.

1140 Segment Group 29: GIR-GIS-NAD-MEA-SG30-SG32-SG33

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

1150 GIR, Related identification numbers

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

1160 X 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.

1170 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.

1180 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.

1190 Segment Group 30: 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.

1200 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.

1210 Segment Group 31: CUX-DTM

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

1220 CUX, Currencies

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

1230 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date related to the preceding CUX.

1240 Segment Group 32: TAX-MOA-GIS

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

1250 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

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

1260 MOA, Monetary amount

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

1270 X GIS, General indicator

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

1280 Segment Group 33: 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.

1290 DOC, Document/message details

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

1300 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding DOC.

1310 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment identifying a place associated with the preceding DOC.

1320 NAD, Name and address

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

1330 Segment Group 34: AUT-DTM

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

1340 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.

1350 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying a date associated with the preceding AUT.

1360 UNT, Message trailer

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.

	AUT	Authentication result
	BGM	Beginning of message
	CNT	Control total
	COM	Communication contact
	CST	Customs status of goods
	CTA	Contact information
	CUX	Currencies
	DMS	Document/message summary
	DOC	Document/message details
	DTM	Date/time/period
	EQD	Equipment details
	FII	Financial institution information
	FTX	Free text
	GDS	Nature of cargo
	GIN	Goods identity number
	GIR	Related identification numbers
	GIS	General indicator
	IMD	Item description
	LOC	Place/location identification
	MEA	Measurements
	MOA	Monetary amount
	NAD	Name and address
	PAC	Package
	PCD	Percentage details
	PCI	Package identification
	QTY	Quantity
	QVR	Quantity variances
	RFF	Reference
	TAX	Duty/tax/fee details
	TDT	Details of transport
	TOD	Terms of delivery or transport
	UNH	Message header
	UNT	Message trailer

Change indicators
plus sign		An addition.
asterisk		Addition/substraction/change to a code entry for a particular data element.
hash or pound sign		Changes to names.
vertical bar		Changes to text for descriptions, notes and functions.
minus sign		A deletion.
letter X		Marked for deletion.