What is cross-border customer consignment outside the EU in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: cross-border customer consignment outside the EU

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A customer consignment process in which either the supplier, the customer, or both are located outside the European Union. The sold products that is, materials cross national or regional borders. The applied tax rules differ depending on the countries or regions in question.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Cross-border customer consignment outside the EU is a process in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) that allows customers to purchase goods from a vendor located in a different country, without having to pay import duties or taxes. The goods are shipped directly from the vendor to the customer, and the customer pays for the goods upon delivery. This process is beneficial for customers who want to purchase goods from vendors located in countries with lower taxes or duties. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use this process, the customer must first contact the vendor and arrange for the shipment of the goods. The vendor will then create a sales order in SAP SD and enter all of the necessary information, such as the customer’s address, payment terms, and shipping details. Once the order is created, the vendor will ship the goods directly to the customer. The customer will then receive an invoice from the vendor and pay for the goods upon delivery. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly into SAP SD when creating a sales order for cross-border customer consignment outside the EU. This includes entering accurate shipping details, payment terms, and any applicable taxes or duties. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary documents are included with the shipment, such as invoices and customs declarations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about cross-border customer consignment outside the EU in SAP SD, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.