Glossar

A customs declaration is a formal notification to customs authorities regarding goods that are to be imported into, exported from, or transited through a customs territory. It contains all the necessary information to determine the customs treatment of a shipment.

A customs declaration includes, for example, information on the type of goods, quantity, value, origin, consignee, and related transport operations. Digital customs systems and interfaces with ERP, TMS, and document management solutions support the automated transmission and processing of this data. A correct customs declaration is essential for smooth clearance and helps prevent delays, errors, and additional costs in international trade.

Practical example:

For an international air freight shipment, goods and freight data are digitally consolidated and transmitted to the customs authority for electronic customs declaration.

See also: Air freight, Customs Clearance, Document handling, Freight data, Shipment document handling, Shipping, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Transport Management System (TMS)