Glossary

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TermDescription
A
Administration numberSome reference that can be used to meet your needs (for ex invoice number) Free field
C
Coding aidAssistance for finding the appropriate code To be invoked via the F2 or dropdown arrow popup arrow or binoculars in the fields that support coding aid Function keys also provide assistance for coding aid
Commodity codeThe 8-digit code of the Combined Nomenclature
ContainerShows whether or not the goods were transported by container There can be no container transport if you filled in codes 5 or 7 in the field mode of transport Is only asked in extra trade
Country customs declarationThe EU country where the customs declaration is filed or in case of a simplified procedure the EU-country where a license for this procedure is granted by the customs
Country of originThe country where the goods were produced or created or substantially altered or processed This has to be filled in only for imports (extra trade) and for certain kinds of warehouse transactions in particular those where codes 2 3 or 6 were used in the field Flow
Currency codeYou can enter the exchange rates of foreign currencies and use them during Data entry with the coding help In this way you can enter the invoice value in the foreign currency and calculate the invoice value in euros automatically The exchange rate has to be the value to the euro For instance if the value of the US dollar is 0 85 euro the exchange rate is 0 85
Customs regulationCoding conform the first subdivision of division 37 of the single administrative customs document
D
DeclarantThe party making the declarations
E
EU countryOne of the 28 countries of the European Union
External tradeTrade with countries outside the EU
F
Function keysKeys that invoke a specific function For instance in list screens the key F4 will invoke the 'add' function See
I
ICAIntracommunautaire Arrival = Import
ICDIntracommunautairy Dispatch = Export
IDEPIntrastat Data Entry Package
Information responsiblePSI
IntrastatTrade with countries inside the EU
Invoice valueThe amount rounded of in euros the seller charges the buyer There are different rules for the intra trade when the transaction codes 3 4 5 and 6 apply: in these cases you have to fill in the actual value of the goods For transaction code 5 this is the original value of the goods plus the processing or repair costs
M
MassThe net weight of goods in kilograms rounded up to the nearest kilogram Weights of less than 1 kilogram have to be rounded up to 1 The weight can only be 0 or negative value on credit notes
Mode of transportTransport mode
P
Partner countryCountry of origin or consignment
Preferance codeA 3-digit code used exclusively in extra trade imports and has to be filled in only when applicable (see Boekwerk Heffingen bij invoer deel II)
ProviderDeclaring party This can be a PSI or a TPD
PSIProvider of Statistical Information This is the information responsible
PSI commodity codeIf you can determine which commodity codes apply to (part of) your own article file you can create a file in which you link your own product codes or designations on the goods codes to be declared for the CBS During data entry these product codes can be selected using the Coding aid
S
Statistical procedureA specification of the flow of goods The most commonly used is code 00 (in ICA: Regular imports and in ICD: exports) If your enterprise is involved in transit trade or re-exports or if you have a license for extra trade you should always indicate these codes Statistics Netherlands has informed you of this This characteristic is not applicable for commodity flow 1 and 2
Statistical valueIn imports from countries outside the EU: the value rounded up in euros of the goods when and where they arrive in the EU (including transport and insurance costs until the border of the country where the goods enter the EU) In exports to countries outside the EU: the value rounded up in euros of the goods when and where they leave Dutch territory Because transport and insurance costs are rarely specified into their domestic and their foreign transport costs the statistical value can be approached by using a formula converting the invoice value
Supplementary unitSeveral commodity codes require a supplementary statistical unit besides weight such as pieces litres etc
T
Third-party declarantA declarant making declarations on behalf of a PSI
TPDThird party declarant
TransactionCode of transaction