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… an explanation of the modular structure of ASYCUDA++ and a brief description of the purpose of each module.

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ASYCUDA is a complete and fully integrated Customs computer system.

The ASYCUDA interface makes operation easier for the user by: -

Presenting the system to the user in the form of task specific modules.

..modules designed for the needs of an office or of a particular grouping of functions.

The ASYCUDAThe ASYCUDA SystemSystemThe ASYCUDAThe ASYCUDA SystemSystem

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The Customs Branch Office Module:The Customs Branch Office Module: Declaration processing, e.g., data entry,

tax calculations, registration, assessment and cargo release

Declaration status reports.

The Customs Branch Office Module:The Customs Branch Office Module: Declaration processing, e.g., data entry,

tax calculations, registration, assessment and cargo release

Declaration status reports.

Examples of module functions are:

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The Customs Accounting Module:The Customs Accounting Module:

For payments of duty and taxes

Accounting reports.

The Customs Accounting Module:The Customs Accounting Module:

For payments of duty and taxes

Accounting reports.

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These two modules are closely interconnected, yet the users in each office need have access only to the one module for normal tasks.

A similar relationship exists between all modules, i.e.,

full integrated, but .. task specific module functional

content.

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ASYCUDA system modules are grouped into main three types, according to function: -

General office User modules

Specialist office User modules

System maintenance and reporting

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1. ‘General office User modules’ are for basic or mainstream Customs processes, such as the input and processing of declaration data, and Customs controls.

1. ‘General office User modules’ are for basic or mainstream Customs processes, such as the input and processing of declaration data, and Customs controls.

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2. ‘Specialist User modules’ are generally forCustoms support functions. These functions integrate with or add to the main Customs

processes of the General office modules.

2. ‘Specialist User modules’ are generally forCustoms support functions. These functions integrate with or add to the main Customs

processes of the General office modules.

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3. ‘System Maintenance and Reporting’ modules manage the running of the

ASYCUDA++ system on a day to day basis.

3. ‘System Maintenance and Reporting’ modules manage the running of the

ASYCUDA++ system on a day to day basis.

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1. Module ‘MODCBR’‘MODCBR’ is the Customs general (Branch) office module and the central part of the ASYCUDA system.

MODCBR is for Customs data entry, declaration processing and general controls.

2. Module ‘MODBRK’‘MODBRK’ is the general office module for Customs brokers or declarants - to prepare and present declarations to Customs by ‘Direct Trader

Input’(DTI).

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Customs Declarations:

•Data capture and validation

•Calculations, messaging on Customs controls

•Storage of data and declaration registration

•Selectivity, inspection routing and reporting of inspection result

•Assessment, delivery

MODCBR - Customs Branch OfficeMODCBR - Customs Branch OfficeMODCBR - Customs Branch OfficeMODCBR - Customs Branch Office

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Customs Declarations:

•Data capture and validation

•Calculations, messaging on Customs controls

•Storage of data and declaration registration

•Selectivity, inspection routing and reporting of inspection result

•Assessment, delivery

Linked Functions:

•Manifest details; cargo discharge

•Duties and taxes payable or paid

•Selectivity controls - process routing and nomination of examiners

•‘Stock records’ for suspense procedures

•Management information


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MODCBR is the core module for customs operations and covers declaration processing for all procedures.

Records and controls for warehouse and temporary imports and exports are managed from within module MODCBR.

General User Modules


Many management controls are accessible from MODCBR, such as

views of manifests, control selections, and full transaction and

declaration processing histories.

Many management controls are accessible from MODCBR, such as

views of manifests, control selections, and full transaction and

declaration processing histories.

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This module has similar (but restricted) data entry and declaration processing functions to MODCBR.

MODBRK is used for Direct Trader Input (DTI)*.

MODBRK - Customs Broker’s OfficeMODBRK - Customs Broker’s OfficeMODBRK - Customs Broker’s OfficeMODBRK - Customs Broker’s Office

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Used in the Custom Broker or Declarant’s office:-

To prepare and present Customs Declarations: Data capture and validation Calculations, messaging

on controls Storage of declaration data

and subject to Customs agreement on acceptable processing flows:

Registration and/or Assessment Payment and release


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Custom brokers and Declarants can, using ASYCUDA++ module MODBRK, prepare, check and (electronically) present declarations to Customs.

System security controls ensure data integrity and commercial confidentiality.

Duty and tax payment can be processed automatically, with the optional (and customs approved) use of credit and pre-payment accounts.



This module can also be used to initiateprocesses for the movement of goods under National transit provisions.

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Many Broker/Declarant activities can be done ‘off-line’, i.e., without a wire or telephone connection to the Customs central computer (called the ‘server’).

Legal actions, such as registration of a document or process with Customs, require connection.


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ASYCUDA specialist modules are dedicated to specific Customs functions.

MODCAR - Carrier or Manifest module

MODACC - Accounting module

MODSEL - Selectivity Controls module

MODTRS - National Transit module

MODSDI - SAD Deferred Input module

Specialist User ModulesSpecialist User ModulesSpecialist User ModulesSpecialist User Modules

MODCARMODCAR

MODACCMODACC

MODSELMODSEL

MODSDIMODSDI

MODTRSMODTRS

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The manifest module accepts summary manifest detail and transport document particulars.

Manifests may be stored while under preparation.

Manifests are formalised with Customs by Registration. Data is secure and actions recorded.

Manifest detail amendments may be made, including degroupage details, location of goods upon discharge, shortage and surplus reporting.

Specialist User Modules

Once the data is within ASYCUDA, a fully accountable ‘stock record’ of goods under

Customs control is created.

Once the data is within ASYCUDA, a fully accountable ‘stock record’ of goods under

Customs control is created.

MODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting ModuleMODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting ModuleMODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting ModuleMODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting Module

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Manifested goods are acquitted (removed from Customs ‘stock’) by:

1. A clearing Customs declaration that matches on: - Manifest Registration number; Transport document number; and Quantity of goods (packages and weight).

2. Transit or Transhipment or3. Manual discharge

Manifest details, or the status of manifested cargo, can be viewed from within modules MODCBR, MODBRK and

MODTRS.

Manifest details, or the status of manifested cargo, can be viewed from within modules MODCBR, MODBRK and

MODTRS.

MODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting ModuleMODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting ModuleMODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting ModuleMODCAR - Carrier or Manifesting Module

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This module is for receiving all duties and taxes calculated through ASYCUDA declaration processing.

Non-declaration cash collections - such asfees or charges - are also handled, as well as reimbursements or refunds.

Customer accounts may also be set up by Customs, allowing declaration clearances (i.e., payments) against authorised credit levels or prepaid amounts.

MODACC - Accounting or Fiscal ModuleMODACC - Accounting or Fiscal ModuleMODACC - Accounting or Fiscal ModuleMODACC - Accounting or Fiscal Module

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The Accounting module gives all the tools and controls to effectively manage revenue collections - with complete accountability.

A full audit trail, with a secure and easily viewable record of all transactions and activities.

Strictly controlled levels of access.

For larger operations, management of cashier shifts, and multiple cashiers per shift.

Standard reporting, with a range of daybook and transaction summaries.

MODACC - Accounting or Fiscal ModuleMODACC - Accounting or Fiscal ModuleMODACC - Accounting or Fiscal ModuleMODACC - Accounting or Fiscal Module

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SelectivitySelectivity is the process of using declaration data, together with information from other sources, to identify goods or transactions of particular interest to Customs ..

.. to identify those goods or transactions that may present a risk to national objectives, such as a risk to collection of duty of taxes, or to the enforcement of controls.


MODSEL - Selectivity Controls ModuleMODSEL - Selectivity Controls ModuleMODSEL - Selectivity Controls ModuleMODSEL - Selectivity Controls Module

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Selectivity is the selective inspection of transactions - either by physical examination or check of documents

ASYCUDA allows the channeling of declarations to four processing lanes, nominated by colour: -

Red lane for physical check; Yellow lane for documentary check; Blue lane for the option of post

import/export audit; or Green lane for release



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Any data captured through declaration or manifest input can be used as a basis for selection.

The effectiveness of selection as a administrative policy relies on: -

the development of the analytical skills of staff

the accurate feed back of results into the selection process.

monitoring for quality control



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For examinations, the module allows for the automatic allocation of selected declarations.

Allocation may be to work group, (for example, by location or commodity), or to Examiner and Chief Examiner.

The allocation process canalso measure workload and reallocate jobs as necessary.


Selectivity status, (current or historical), and details, are easily viewed from MODSEL

and also the main Customs office

module, MODCBR.

Authorised levels of system access control

the rerouting of selected declarations.

Selectivity status, (current or historical), and details, are easily viewed from MODSEL

and also the main Customs office

module, MODCBR.

Authorised levels of system access control

the rerouting of selected declarations.


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The national transit functions The national transit functions within ASYCUDA++ are used to monitor and control the movement of goods in transit within the country.

Controlled movements can include all forms of internal transit, such as: -

Border to border (i.e. through transit);

Border to inland office, or inland office to border; and

Transfers from one inland office to another


MODTRS – National Transit ControlMODTRS – National Transit ControlMODTRS – National Transit ControlMODTRS – National Transit Control

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Different documents and procedures are used to control Different documents and procedures are used to control or track the movement of goods in transit: -or track the movement of goods in transit: -



TIR CarnetTIR Carnet

T1 Transit T1 Transit

The TIR Carnet deals with the national segment of an international transit.

The T1 Transit Document is used to control the movement of goods in national transit. (The document/screen looks similar to a SAD.)

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In additional to normal transit, ASYCUDAIn additional to normal transit, ASYCUDA++ ++ modules modules MODTRS and MODBRK have a function that allows a MODTRS and MODBRK have a function that allows a simplified (or provisional) import procedure.simplified (or provisional) import procedure.

A Broker or Declarant can present a document (paper or A Broker or Declarant can present a document (paper or electronic) as an intention on an upcoming import.electronic) as an intention on an upcoming import.

After authorisation by Customs, the document covers the After authorisation by Customs, the document covers the movement from a border office to the place where the movement from a border office to the place where the goods are to be cleared.goods are to be cleared.



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This is called a First Identification Procedure,

or ‘FIP’

This is called a First Identification Procedure,

or ‘FIP’

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Controls are managed through the ASYCUDAControls are managed through the ASYCUDA++++ national national computer network.computer network.

An automated messaging process passes details of the An automated messaging process passes details of the transit goods from an originating office (office of transit goods from an originating office (office of departure) to a destination office.departure) to a destination office.

Receipt of the transit goods at the destination office Receipt of the transit goods at the destination office acquits the transit record at the office of departure.acquits the transit record at the office of departure.

Goods for import or export clearance are transferred to Goods for import or export clearance are transferred to the normal Customs control process, by first creating the normal Customs control process, by first creating a goods manifest from the transit document. a goods manifest from the transit document.



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Module MODSDI is used for input anddata validation of declarations initially processed through a non-computerised office.

This allows for an effective check of the calculations and the other details of the manually processed declaration..

.. and incorporates the data into the ASYCUDA database to facilitate reporting and statistical extractions


MODSDI - SAD Deferred Input ModuleMODSDI - SAD Deferred Input ModuleMODSDI - SAD Deferred Input ModuleMODSDI - SAD Deferred Input Module

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Maintenance & ReportingMaintenance & ReportingMaintenance & ReportingMaintenance & Reporting

Additional ASYCUDA modules are used for the setup of the system, (National and Office configuration modules), and for system maintenance and statistical reporting.

Module MODCHQ is used to maintain the system’s reference tables and gives access to standard statistical extracts.

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The module called the ‘Headquarters Module’ is used to set up and to maintain the ASYCUDA system’s reference tables.

The reference tables contain: the standard international codes, such as the HS

Tariff, country and currency codes; national codes, such as office, broker/declarant and

company codes; and

calculation data, like rates of currency exchange, duty and tax rates, special exemptions and concessions.

MODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleMODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleMODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleMODCHQ - Customs Headquarters Module

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The headquarters module also gives quick access to standard statistical extractions from the ASYCUDA transaction database.

Standard reports give a choice of views of the statistical database.

If the preprogrammed views or reports are not sufficient in certain circumstances, SQL queries may be run from the ASYCUDA interface.


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Name of view: Ordered and totaled by:‘Customs Database’ Countries/Products

CountryProducts/CountriesProducts

‘Financial Database’ Duty/tax AccountDuty/tax CountryDuty/tax Product

Duty/tax Customs Procedure‘Economic Database’ Importer/Exporter/Country

Importer/Exporter/ProductList of Companies/CountryList of Companies/Product

‘Loss of revenue’ (preferences and concessions) - by budget codes, company, commodity and country.

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System IntegrationSystem IntegrationSystem IntegrationSystem Integration

MODCBRMODCBRMODCBRMODCBR

MODBRKMODBRKMODBRKMODBRK

MODCHQMODCHQMODCHQMODCHQ

MODCARMODCAR

MODACCMODACC

MODSELMODSEL

MODSDIMODSDI

The General Office Modules, for Customs and Customs Brokers

For deferred data input

.. and Systems maintenance & statistics

.. Closely linked to modules for Accounting, Selectivity, National Transit and Cargo Manifesting controls..

MODTRSMODTRS

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For further details on the ASYCUDA++ system see the Description of Application Software

(Functional Overview).

Modular Structure

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