4.2 General design
4.2.7 Detailed specification
4.2.7.1 "GoodsDeclaration" class
Description
Customs Transit declaration (SAD). This is the root class for the Transit model.
Attributes :
• issuePlace name :
SAD REF - Box 50 (part) - Principal DESC - Place of declaration
TAG - TDED 3410 - Document issue location name - an..17 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
• issue date :
SAD REF - Box 50 (part) - Principal DESC - Date of declaration
TAG - TDED 2007 - Document issue date time - n6 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - n8 CODES - None NOTES -
• item quantity :
SAD REF - Box 5 - Items
DESC - The total number of items declared by the person concerned.
TAG - TDED 7240 - Item total quantity - n..15
RULES - Mandatory - The number of items must correspond to the number of boxes 32 to be completed FORMAT - n..5
CODES - None
NOTES - Used as control against the number of items
• commercialReference identifier : SAD REF - Box 7 - Reference number DESC - Local Reference Number (LRN).
TAG - TDED 1004 - Document identifier - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..22 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) package quantity :
SAD REF - Box 6 - Total packages
DESC - Total number of packages making up the consignment in question.
TAG - TDED 7370 - Package total quantity - n..6
RULES - Conditional - Optional for Member States - See IE15 condition 95 and rule 105 FORMAT - n..7
CODES - None
NOTES - Corresponds to number of packages in boxes 31 - Used as control
• (0..1) loadingList quantity : SAD REF - Box 4 - Loading lists DESC - Number of loading lists
TAG - TDED 1166 - Loading list quantity - n..2 RULES - Conditional - See IE15 rule 95 FORMAT - n..5
CODES - None
NOTES - To be deleted in NCTS from 1/2005
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• accompanyingDocumentLanguage code : SAD REF - None
DESC - Language code for NCTS accompanying document TAG - TDED 3453 - Language name code - an..3
RULES - Mandatory FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) departureDialogLanguage code : SAD REF - None
DESC - Language code for subsequent communication TAG - TDED 3453 Language name code - an..3
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators - See IE rule 100 FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• grossMass quantity :
SAD REF - Box 35 - Gross mass (kg)
DESC - Total gross mass of the goods in the declaration, expressed in kilograms. The gross mass is the aggregate mass of the goods with all their packing, excluding containers and other transport equipment.
TAG - TDED 6292 - Gross weight measure - n..11 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - n..11,3 CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.2 "Principal" class
Description
Class is required and at least one of the attributes. If name is used then address is required Attributes :
• (0..1) party name :
SAD REF - Box 50 (part) - Principal
DESC - Full name and address of the principal
TAG - TDED 3340 - Principal responsible to customs party name and address text - an..35 RULES - Conditional - See IE15 condition 50
FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) identity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 50 (part) - Principal
DESC - Principal trader identification number (TIN) - Identification assigned to the person or company concerned by the competent authorities for tax, statistical or other purposes.
TAG - TDED 3341 - Principal responsible to customs party identifier - an..17 RULES - Conditional - See IE15 condition 110
CODES - None NOTES -
4.7.2.3 "Representative" class
Description
The representative, if any, of the principal Attributes :
• party name :
SAD REF - Box 50 (part) - Principal
DESC - Full name of principal's representative
TAG - TDED 3196 - Agent name and address text - an..35.
RULES - Mandatory FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) capacityName text :
SAD REF - Box 50 (part) - Principal
DESC - Capacity of principal's representative - Where that person concerned is a legal person, the signatory should add his capacity after his signature and full name.
TAG - TDED 3139 - Contact function code RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - a..35
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.4 "Address" class
Description
Address of various parties Attributes :
• streetAndNumber text : SAD REF - Various
DESC - The street and number of an address
TAG - TDED 3042 - Street and number or post office box identifier - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
• postcode identifier : SAD REF - Various
DESC - The postal code of an address
TAG - TDED 3251 - Postal identification code - an..9 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..9 CODES - None NOTES -
• city name :
SAD REF - Various
DESC - The city name of an address TAG - TDED 3164 - City name - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
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• country code : SAD REF - Various
DESC - The country code of an address TAG - TDED 3207 - Country name code - an..3 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
4.2.7.5 "Customs" class
Description
Information relating to Customs activity and locations Attributes :
• destinationOffice identifier :
SAD REF - Box 53 - Office of des tination (and country) DESC – Code of office of destination
TAG - TDED 3087 - Transit regime customs office release location code - an..5 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an8
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• departureOffice identifier :
SAD REF - Box C - Office of departure DESC – Code of the office of departure TAG - None available
RULES - Mandatory FORMAT - an8
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) seal quantity :
SAD REF - Box D (part) - Seals affixed, number DESC - Number of seals affixed
TAG - None available
RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 Rule 165 FORMAT - n..4
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.6 "GoodsLocation" class
Description
Class is conditional. If used then only one attribute to be used. See IE 15 Rule 41 and condition 100 Attributes :
• (0..1) precise identifier :
SAD REF - Box 30 - Location of goods
DESC - The precise location where it is agreed that the goods may be examined TAG - TDED 3385 - Goods location code an..35
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) agreed name :
SAD REF - Box 30 - Location of goods
DESC - Location of the goods where it is agreed that the goods may be examined TAG - TDED 3384 -Goods location name - an..70
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..35
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) authorised identifier :
SAD REF - Box 30 - Location of goods
DESC - The precise authorised location where the goods may be examined TAG - TDED 3385 - Goods location code an..35
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) customsSubPlace identifier : SAD REF - Box 30 - Location of goods
DESC - The precise Customs sub-place location where the goods may be examined TAG - TDED 3385 - Goods location code an..35
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.7 "TransitOffice" class
Description
Transit office at border of EC. - Conditional - IE15 condition 30 Attributes :
• identity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 51 - Intended offices of transit (and country) DESC - Intended transit offices,
TAG - TDED 3107 - Transit customs office location code - an..5 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an8
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
4.2.7.8 "Seal" class
Description
Identity of affixed seals - Conditional - used if number of seals > 0 Attributes :
• affixed identifier :
SAD REF - Box D - Seals affixed identity DESC - Identity of affixed seals
TAG - TDED 9308 Transport unit seal identifier - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..20 CODES - None NOTES -
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4.2.7.9 "Control" class
Description
Result of authorised consignor control - IE 15 Rule 160 Attributes :
• result code :
SAD REF - Box D (part) - Result
DESC - Result of Customs control excercised by authorised consignor TAG - None available
RULES - Mandatory FORMAT - an2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• resultLimit date :
SAD REF - Box D (part) - Time limit (date) DESC - Date of limit of goods delivery
TAG - TDED 2370 - Delivery time-limit - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - n8 CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.10 "TransportMeans" class
Description Transport details Attributes :
• (0..1) borderMode code :
SAD REF - Box 25 - Mode of transport at the border
DESC - The mode of transport corresponding to the active means of transport which it is expected will be used on exit from the customs territory of the Community.
TAG - TDED 8067 - Transport mode name code an..3 used with TDED 8051 Transport stage code qualifier an..3 (code 11)
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operator FORMAT - n..2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) borderNationality code :
SAD REF - Box 21 (part 2) - Identity and nationality of active means of transport crossing the border DESC - Refers to Community's external border.
TAG - TDED 8453 - Transport means nationality code - an..3 - used with TDED 8051 Transport stage code qualifier an..3 (code 11)
RULES - Conditional - See IE15 condition 10 and rule 36 FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list (ISO 3166) NOTES -
• borderIdentity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 21 (part 1) - Identity and nationality of active means of transport crossing the border DESC - DESC - Refers to Community's external border.
TAG - TDED 8212 - Transport means identification name - an..17. Use with qualifier TDED 8051 - Transport stage code qualifier - an..3 (Code 11)
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..27
CODES - None
NOTES - DMR needed to TDED for format
• borderType code :
SAD REF - Box 21 (part 3) - Active means of transport crossing border DESC - The type of transport means used.
TAG - TDED 8179 - Transport means description code - an..8. Use with transport stage/locationTDED 8051 - Transport stage code qualifier (code 11)
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - n..2
CODES - National codes NOTES -
• (0..1) inlandMode code :
SAD REF - Box 26 - Inland mode of transport DESC - The mode of transport used at departure.
TAG - TDED 8067 - Transport mode name code - an..3 used with TDED 8051 transport stage qualifier an..3 (code 1)
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - n..2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• container indicator :
SAD REF - Box 19 - Container (Ctr)
DESC - Shows whether or not goods in container at departure.
TAG - TDED 4140 - Container transport indicator - n1 RULES - Mandatory - See IE15 rule 230
FORMAT - n1
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) departureNationality code :
SAD REF - Box 18 (part 2) - Identity and nationality of means of transport at departure
DESC - Nationality of means of transport on which the goods are directly loaded at the time of transit formalities.
TAG - TDED 8453 - Transport means nationality code - an..3 with qualifier TDED 8051 transport stage qualifier an..3 (code 12)
RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 6 and rule 35 FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list (ISO 3166) NOTES -
• (0..1) departureIdentity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 18 (Part 1) - Identity and nationality of means of transport at departure
DESC - Identification of means of transport on which the goods are directly loaded at the time of transit formalities.
TAG - TDED 8212 - Transport means identification name - an..26 RULES - Conditional - See IE15 condition 5 and rule 35
FORMAT - an..27 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) loadingPlaceIdentity identifier : SAD REF - Box 27 - Place of loading
DESC - Place at which the goods are loaded onto the active means of transport.
TAG - TDED 3334 - Loading location name an..17 RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) dispatchCountry code :
SAD REF - Box 15a - Country of dispatch/export
DESC - The code for the Member State of dispatch of the goods.
TAG - TDED 3221 - Despatch country code - an..3 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 Condition 135 FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list ( ISO 3166) NOTES -
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• (0..1) destinationCountry code :
SAD REF - Box 17a - Country of destination
DESC - The country of destination of the goods as known at the time of declaration.
TAG - TDED 3217 - Final destination country code - an..3 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 140
FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list ( ISO 3166) NOTES -
4.2.7.11 "Guarantee" class
Description
Information relating to transit guarantee Attributes :
• type code :
SAD REF - Box 52 - Guarantee DESC - Guarantee type.
TAG - TDED 4377 - Obligation guarantee code - n1 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - n1
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
4.2.7.12 "GuaranteeReference" class
Description
Information defining the guarantee. IE 15 Condition 85 Attributes :
• (0..1) number identifier :
SAD REF - Box 52 (part) Guarantee
DESC - Guarantee reference number (GRN).
TAG - TDED 4376 - Obligation guarantee text - an..35 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 125 FORMAT - an..24
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) other text :
SAD REF - Box 52 (part) - Guarantee DESC - Guarantee other reference.
TAG - TDED 4376 - Obligation guarantee text - an..35 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 130 FORMAT - an..35
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) access identifier :
SAD REF - Box 52 (part) - Guarantee DESC -
TAG - TDED 4376 - Obligation guarantee text - an..35 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 86
FORMAT - an4 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) ecValidity indicator :
SAD REF - Box 52 (part) - Guarantee DESC - Indicates that guarantee limited.
TAG - TDED 4377 - Obligation guarantee code - n1 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 rule 230
FORMAT - n1
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
4.2.7.13 "Validity" class
Description
Shows non-valid countries where indicated in Guarantee Reference class
Attributes :
• nonECContractedParty code :
SAD REF - Box 52 (part) - Guarantee
DESC - Country code of where guarantee not valid.
TAG - TDED 3207 - Country name code - an..3 used with qualifier TDED 3209 Country qualifier - an..3 RULES - Mandatory - See IE 15 rule 231
FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
4.2.7.14 "GoodsItem" class
Description
Information about the goods declared. IE 15 rule 95 Attributes :
• sequence numeric :
SAD REF - Box 32 - Item number DESC -
TAG - TDED 1496 - Goods item number - n..5 RULES - Mandatory - See IE 15 rules 5 and 7 FORMAT - n..5
CODES - None NOTES -
• description text :
SAD REF - Box 31 (part) - Packages and description of goods; marks and numbers - container No(s) - numbers and kinds
DESC - The description of the goods means the normal trade description. The description must include the particulars needed to identify the goods.
TAG - TDED 7002 - Goods desciption text - an..26x10 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..260 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) commodityCode identifier :
SAD REF - Box 33 (part 1) - Commodity code DESC - CN code or HS code
TAG - TDED 7357 - Commodity identification code - n..10
RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 rules 60 and 470 and condition 15 FORMAT - n..10 (Technical rule 102)
CODES - None NOTES -
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• (0..1) grossMass quantity :
SAD REF - Box 35 - Gross mass (kg)
DESC - Gross mass of the goods described in the corresponding box 31, expressed in kilograms. The gross mass is the aggregate mass of the goods with all their packing, excluding containers and other transport equipment.
TAG - TDED 6292 - Gross weight measure - n..11 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 rule 700
FORMAT - n..11,3 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) netMass quantity :
SAD REF - Box 38 - Net mass (kg)
DESC - Mass of the goods themselves without any packaging, expressed in kilograms.
TAG - TDED 6048 - Net net weight measure - n..8 RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - n..11,3
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) dispatchCountry code :
SAD REF - Box 15a - Country of dispatch/export code
DESC - The code for the Member State of dispatch of the goods.
TAG - TDED 3221 - Despatch country code - an..3 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 Condition 135 FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list ( ISO 3166) NOTES -
• (0..1) destinationCountry code :
SAD REF - Box 17a - Country of destination
DESC - The country of destination of the goods as known at the time of declaration.
TAG - TDED 3217 - Final destination country coded - an..3 RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 140
FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list ( ISO 3166) NOTES -
• typePartThree code :
SAD REF - Box 1 (part 3) - Declaration DESC - Third sub division of declaration type.
TAG - Tag TDED 1001 - Document name code - n3 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..9 although current codes use only 4 digits CODES - NCTS code list
NOTES -
4.2.7.15 "Consignor" class
Description
In IE 15 this class must be used either at Declaration, if only one consignor, or Goods Item level if more than one.
In order to show both circumstances in this model it appears at both levels.
Attributes :
• party name :
SAD REF - Box 2 - Consignor/Exporter
DESC - The full name and address of the person concerned.
TAG - TDED 3336 - Consignor name and address text - an..35 RULES - Mandatory - See IE15 - rule 10
FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) identity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 2 - Consignor/Exporter
DESC - The trader identification number (TIN) issued by the competent authorities to the person concerned for fiscal, statistical or other purposes.
TAG - TDED 3337 - Consignor identifier - an..17 RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.16 "Consignee" class
Description
In IE15 this class can be used conditionally at either header, if only one consignee, or item level if more than one. See IE15 condition 2
In order to show both circumstances in this model it appears at both levels.
Attributes :
• party name :
SAD REF - Box 8 - Consignee
DESC - The full name and address of the person(s) or company (ies) to whom the goods are to be delivered.
TAG - TDED 3132 - Consignee name and address text - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..35 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) identity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 8 - Consignee
DESC - Trader Identification number (TIN) assigned by the competent authorities to the person concerned for tax, statistical or other purposes.
TAG - TDED 3133 - Consignee identifierd - an..17 RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) authorisedIdentity identifier :
SAD REF - Box 53 - Office of destination (and country)
DESC - Trader identification number (TIN) of the authorised consignee - can be used to indicate that simplified procedure will be used at destination.
TAG - TDED 3133 - Consignee identifier - an..17
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators - See IE15 rule 15 FORMAT - an..17
CODES - None NOTES -
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4.2.7.17 "Packaging" class
Description
Decribes goods packaging from SAD box 31. Number of packages and number of pieces may not both be used in a single occurence of the class. Not used where rule 95 applies
Attributes :
• (0..1) markNumber identifier :
SAD REF - Box 31 (part) - Packages and description of goods; marks and numbers - container No(s) - numbers and kinds
DESC - The marks and numbers of packages
TAG - TDED 7102 - Shipping marks description - an..35 (17X10) RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 60
FORMAT - an..42 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) container identifier :
SAD REF - Box 31 (part) - Packages and description of goods; marks and numbers - container No(s) - numbers and kinds
DESC - Container number(s)
TAG - TDED 8260 - Equipment identifier - an..17 - Plus qualifier TDED 3055 - Code list responsible agency code - an3
RULES - Conditional - Only used where goods are in a container at point of declaration - See IE15 condition 55
FORMAT - an..17 CODES - None NOTES -
• type code :
SAD REF - Box 31 (part) - Packages and description of goods; marks and numbers - container No(s) - numbers and kinds
DESC - Kind of packages
TAG - TDED 7065 - Package type description code - an..7 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..3
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) package quantity :
SAD REF - Box 31 (part) - Packages and description of goods; marks and numbers - container No(s) - numbers and kinds
DESC – Gives the quantity of the packages TAG - TDED 7224 - Package quantity - n..8 RULES - Conditional - See IE15 condition 60 FORMAT - n..5
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) piece quantity : SAD REF - None
DESC - Number of pieces TAG - No tag available
RULES - Conditional - See IE15 condition 60 FORMAT - n..5
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.18 "PreviousDocument" class
Description
Class is conditional. Conditional - IE 15 condition 35 Attributes :
• type code :
SAD REF - Box 40 (Part1) - Summary declaration/Previous document DESC - Document type
TAG - TDED 1001 - Document name code - an..3 RULES - Mandatory - See IE 15 rule 20
FORMAT - an..6
CODES - See IE 15 rule 20 NOTES -
• reference identifier :
SAD REF - Box 40 (Part2) - Summary declaration/Previous document DESC - Document reference
TAG - TDED 1090 - Previous Customs document identifier - an..35 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - an..20 CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) complementaryInformation text : SAD REF - None
DESC - Descriptive text
TAG - TDED 4440 Free text - an..70
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..26
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.19 "ProducedDocument" class
Description
Class is conditional IE 15 rule 26. If used then at least one attribute must be used Attributes :
• (0..1) type code :
SAD REF - Box 44 - Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and Authorisations DESC - Produced documents and certificates in support of the declaration.
TAG - TDED 1001 - Document name code - an..3 RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..3
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) reference identifier :
SAD REF - Box 44 - Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and Authorisations DESC - Produced documents and certificates in support of the declaration.
TAG - TDED 1004 - Document identifier - an..35 RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..20
CODES - None NOTES -
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• (0..1) complementaryInformation text :
SAD REF - Box 44 - Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and Authorisations DESC - Additional information.
TAG - TDED 4440 Free text - an..70
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..26
CODES - None NOTES -
4.2.7.20 "AdditionalInformation" class
Description
Used where special regulations apply. Class is conditional IE 15 rule 27 Attributes :
• (0..1) content text :
SAD REF - Box 44 - Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and Authorisations DESC - Additional information.
TAG - Various depending on information given RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..70
CODES - None NOTES -
• (0..1) type code :
SAD REF - Box 44 - Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and Authorisations DESC - Identifies type of additional information.
TAG - None available
RULES - Conditonal - Optional for operators FORMAT - an..3
CODES - National NOTES -
4.2.7.21 "Export" class
Description
Informatiin about goods to be exported from EC Attributes :
• (0..1) ec indicator : SAD REF - None
DESC - Indicates that goods to be exported from EC.
TAG - None available
RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 75 and rule 75 FORMAT - n1
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• (0..1) exportCountry code : SAD REF - None
DESC - Code of country from which goods to be exported from EC.
TAG - None available
RULES - Conditional - See IE 15 condition 75 and rule 75 FORMAT - a2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
4.2.7.22 "SensitiveGoods" class
Description
Used where goods are sensitive as defined in Annex 44 C. Can occur up to 9 times. IE 15 Rule 155 Attributes :
• notification code : SAD REF - None
DESC - Sensitive Goods Indicator (SGI) Code clarifying the commodity code TAG - none available
RULES - Conditional - Optional for operators - See IE 15 rule 156 FORMAT - n..2
CODES - NCTS code list NOTES -
• additional quantity : SAD REF - None
DESC - Quantitiy of sensitive goods
TAG - TDED 6060 Quantity - n..15 used with qualifier 6063 - an..3 RULES - Mandatory
FORMAT - n..11,3 CODES - None NOTES -
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