What is 'zone ID' in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

zone ID - Overview

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: Uniquely identifies a foreign-trade zone in the USA. Distinguished by the following formats: Zone ID with 7 characters Zone ID with 9 characters

zone ID - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A zone ID is a unique identifier assigned to a specific geographic area in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). It is used to identify the country, region, or city in which a particular transaction is taking place. Zone IDs are used to ensure that the correct taxes and duties are applied to each transaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Zone IDs are used in GTS to identify the geographic area of a transaction. When creating a new transaction, the user must enter the appropriate zone ID for the location of the transaction. This will ensure that the correct taxes and duties are applied. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a zone ID, make sure to double-check that it is correct. Incorrect zone IDs can lead to incorrect taxes and duties being applied, which can result in costly errors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on zone IDs and how they are used in GTS, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.