What is declaration type in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

SAP Term: declaration type

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: Goods that are transported or traded across customs borders need to be declared to the customs authorities and placed into a specific customs procedure or kept under the supervision of the customs authorities. Either the owner of the goods or a representative may declare the goods. Depending on what is to happen with the goods, there are different types of declarations for different customs procedures. For example, goods that are being exported out of the European Community customs territory need to be declared using an export declaration. Goods being shipped from a third country into the European Community may be declared using a pre-arrival declaration. There are also reimport and reexport declarations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Declaration type is a feature of SAP Global Trade Services (SLL GTS) that allows users to define the type of customs declaration they need to make. This includes the type of goods, the country of origin, and the destination country. It also includes the type of customs procedure, such as import or export. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use declaration type, users must first define the type of goods they are dealing with. This can be done by selecting from a list of predefined goods categories or by creating a new category. Once the goods have been defined, users can then select the country of origin and destination, as well as the type of customs procedure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining goods categories, it is important to be as specific as possible in order to ensure that the correct declaration type is selected. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the declaration type definition, such as any applicable taxes or duties. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Global Trade Services and declaration types, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use SAP GTS and its features.