What is Schedule B number in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

SAP Term: Schedule B number

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: Statistical classification for exports from the United States of America. In the United States, numbers used to classify exported products are called 'Schedule B' numbers. Schedule B numbers, not HTS numbers, must be provided on the Shipper's Export Declaration SED. The Schedule B system is administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. Census Bureau uses SEDs and Schedule B numbers to calculate U.S. export statistics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Schedule B number is a 10-digit code used by the United States to classify exported goods. It is assigned by the U.S. Census Bureau and is used to track international trade statistics. In SAP, the Schedule B number is used in the Foreign Trade module (SD-FT) to identify goods that are being exported from the United States. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the Schedule B number is used in the Foreign Trade module (SD-FT) to identify goods that are being exported from the United States. The Schedule B number must be entered into the system when creating an export document, such as an export invoice or packing list. This information is then used to generate export statistics and reports. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a Schedule B number into SAP, make sure to double-check that it is correct. Incorrect numbers can lead to inaccurate export statistics and reports. Additionally, make sure that you are using the most up-to-date version of the Schedule B number as it may have changed since the last time you used it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Schedule B numbers, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website at https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b/. Additionally, for more information on how to use Schedule B numbers in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6_0_EHPs_6/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9f3d8f9a7e2d04a8f9/.