Customs Module

Customs Module

Customs covers import/export declarations, clearance, permits, and exemptions. In CargoNext, the Customs module manages: Sales Quote → Declaration Order → Declaration → Submission → Clearance → Release.

Industry terms: HS Code (Harmonized System), Duty, Customs Broker, Manifest, AMS (Automated Manifest System), ISF (Importer Security Filing).

To access the Customs workspace, go to:

Home > Customs

1. Typical Workflow

1. Quote – Create Sales Quote with customs legs
2. Order – Create Declaration Order from quote or manually
3. Declaration – Create Declaration from order
4. Commodities – Add Commodity lines with HS codes
5. Documents – Attach Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, etc.
6. Submit – Submit to Customs Authority
7. Permits – Use Permit Application if required
8. Exemptions – Use Exemption Certificate if applicable
9. Billing – Create Sales Invoice

2. Key Concepts

2.1 HS Code

The Harmonized System code classifies commodities for duty calculation. Maintain in Commodity master.

2.2 Declaration Types

• Import – Inbound cargo
• Export – Outbound cargo
• Transit – Cargo in transit

2.3 Global Customs

CargoNext supports country-specific manifests: US AMS, US ISF, CA eManifest Forwarder, JP AFR. Configure in Customs Settings and Manifest Settings.

3. Workspace Structure

3.1 Quick Access

• Sales Quote, Declaration Order, Declaration, Permit Application, Exemption Certificate, Sales Invoice

3.2 Master Data

• Commodity, Customs Authority
• Permit Type, Exemption Type, Exemption Certificate, Other Commodity Code

3.3 Reports

• Dashboards: Customs Dashboard, Global Customs Dashboard
• Status: Declaration Status Report, Manifest Status Report
• Compliance: Customs Compliance Report, Filing Compliance Report
• Value: Declaration Value Report

4. Related Topics

• Getting Started
• Customs Settings
• Declaration Order
• Declaration
• Glossary