What is 'customs authority country' in SAP SRD-SCM-FTM - SCM-Foreign Trade Management?

customs authority country - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-FTM

• Component Name: SCM-Foreign Trade Management

• Description: The country of the customs authority to which you want to issue the export declaration.

customs authority country - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Customs Authority Country is a term used in SAP Foreign Trade Management (FTM) to refer to the country in which a customs authority is located. This is important for determining the applicable customs regulations and procedures for a particular shipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FTM, the Customs Authority Country is used to determine the applicable customs regulations and procedures for a particular shipment. This information can be found in the “Customs Authority Country” field of the “Shipment” tab in the “Shipment” window. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the Customs Authority Country, it is important to ensure that the correct country is selected. This will ensure that the correct customs regulations and procedures are applied to the shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Customs Authority Country is also used in other areas of SAP FTM, such as in the “Customs Declaration” window and in the “Customs Duty” window. It is also important to note that this field must be populated before any other fields related to customs regulations and procedures can be populated.