Customs Act 1901 CEO Instrument of Approval No. 20 of 2005 (Cth)

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

CEO Instrument of Approval No. 20 of 2005

Customs Act 1901

I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs, pursuant to section 4A and paragraph 71L(1)(c) of the Customs Act 1901 (“the Act”), approve the attached “Import Declaration/Return (Nature 10) - Sea” statement as the approved statement for the purposes of communicating to Customs:

a)    an electronic import declaration for a ship (other than a ship imported on board a ship or aircraft); and

b) an electronic return for special clearance goods under subsection 70(7) of the Act in respect of goods imported by sea.

This instrument commences on 19 July 2005.

Dated: 18 July 2005

LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD

Chief Executive Officer of Customs

IMPORT DECLARATION/RETURN

(NATURE 10) - SEA

APPROVED STATEMENT: CUSTOMS ACT SECTIONS 70 & 71A

Item	Short Title	Information Required
1.	Registered User's ID Code (mandatory)	The identifying code allocated to the Registered User who is communicating the declaration/return.
2.	Owner Code (mandatory for importers without an ABN)	That code allocated by the Australian Customs Service (ACS) to the owner of the goods.
3.	Owner's Reference (mandatory)	A reference for the owner or agent's use in relation to the transaction, which if input will be printed on the declaration/return.
4.	Port of Final Destination (mandatory)	A code which identifies the state and port of final destination of the goods and where they will be delivered for home consumption.  A list of state and port codes is available through the "Reference Data Display Menu" in COMPILE or the COMPILE USER MANUAL
5.	Port of Loading (mandatory)	The name or the UN LOCODE of the port in which the goods were loaded on to the importing ship.
6.	Supplier Code (mandatory)	That code allocated by the ACS to the supplier of the goods.
7.	Agent's Reference (mandatory)	A reference for the agent's use in relation to the transaction, which if input will be printed on the declaration/return.
8.	Port of Discharge (if applicable)	A state and port code which identifies the Australian port where the goods were unloaded.  A list of state port codes is available through the "Reference Data Display Menu" in COMPILE or the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
9.	Valuation Basis (mandatory but can be shown at item 47)	A code indicating which valuation type is being used in accordance with Sections 154 - 156 and 158 - 161D of the Customs Act. A list of valuation basis codes is available in the COMPILE USER MANUAL. An "X" placed in front of the valuation basis code will have the same meaning, however the valuation will be based on Section 157 of the Customs Act.
10.	Origin (mandatory but can be shown at item 49)	A code which indicates the country of origin.  A list of country codes is available through the "Reference Data Display Menu" in COMPILE.
11.	Preference Indicator (mandatory but can be shown at item 49)	A code used to claim or override a preferential rate of duty.  A list of Preference Indicator codes is available in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
12.	GST Exemption code	A code used to claim an exemption from GST.  A list of GST Exemption codes is available in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
13	Australian Business Number (mandatory if the entity has one)	That number issued by the Australian taxation Office to the entity importing the goods.
14.	Ship Name (mandatory)	The name by or Lloyd's number by which the importing ship is known.
15.	Voyage Number (if applicable)	A number which identifies the journey of the ship referred to in item 14 and is allocated by the shipping company and/or shipping agent.
16.	Arrival Date (if applicable)	The date in which the ship referred to in item 14 arrives in the port of discharge.  It may be an estimated date.
17.	Date of First Arrival (mandatory)	The date in which the ship referred to in item 14 arrives at its first Australian port.
18.	Port of First Arrival (mandatory)	A state and port code indicating the first Australian port at which the ship referred to in item 14 arrived.
19.	Gross Weight (mandatory)	The total gross weight of the goods being entered.
20.	Unit of Quantity of Gross Weight (mandatory)	A code indicating the unit of quantity, which expresses the gross weight, referred to in item 19.  The codes are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
21.	Valuation Date (mandatory)	The date the goods were exported.
22.	Currency 1 (mandatory)	A country code for that country’s currency, which has been used on the invoice for the transaction.  A list of country codes is available through the "Reference Data Display Menu" in COMPILE.
23.	Currency 2 (Mandatory if more than 1 currency input)	As per item 22, where there is a currency used in a monetary field on the entry input screen different to Currency 1.
24.	Currency 3 (mandatory if 3 or more currencies input)	As per item 22, when a third currency is required. Or "AUST" when more than 3 currencies are needed with those currencies all being manually converted to Australian dollars prior to input.
25.	Special Instructions (mandatory as indicated)	A code which indicates any special instructions related to the transaction.  The codes covering Special Instructions are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
26.	Invoice Term (mandatory unless specified in item 27)	A code which indicates the terms on the invoice under which the goods have been sold for export. The codes are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
27.	Invoice Total (mandatory)	A total of all invoice line values for the transaction, expressed in the currency on the invoice.  This currency should be that stated in item 22.
28.	Free On Board (mandatory if not calculable)	The total value of the consignment at the FOB level at the port of shipment, followed by a currency indicator - "1" (item 22), "2" (item 23) or "3" (item 24).
29.	Cost. Insurance, Freight (mandatory if not calculable)	The total value of the consignment at item 27, plus the sum of overseas freight and sea insurance charges, followed by a currency indicator as described in item 28.
30.	Packing Costs (mandatory when "unpacked")	The cost of the labour and materials paid by the purchaser, for packing the goods.  Followed by a currency indicator as described in item 28.
31.	Overseas Freight (mandatory when goods "C&F", "CIF" or "LIS")	The cost of overseas freight and/or deductible inland freight incurred in carrying the goods to Australia, followed by a currency indicator as described in item 28.
32.	Overseas Insurance (mandatory when goods "C&I", "CIF" or "LIS")	The cost of overseas insurance incurred in carrying the goods to Australia, followed by a currency indicator as described in item 28.
33.	Landing Charges (mandatory when goods "LIS")	The cost incurred in landing the goods into store in Australia, excluding Customs duty and GST/LCT/wine tax, followed by a currency indicator as described in Item 28.
34.	Foreign Inland Freight (mandatory when goods "PAF")	The cost paid by the purchaser in relation to transportation (handling and storage) of the goods within the foreign country, up until they leave the place of export.  Followed by a currency indicator as described in item 28.
35.	Commission (if applicable)	Comprises 4 sub fields; •     "commission type indicator" being "1" (buying), "2" (selling), "3" (agency), "4" (confirming) or "9" (other), •     plus "+" or minus "-" indicator as to whether the commission has been added or subtracted from the total value of the invoice lines, •     the amount of commission, and •     a currency indicator as described in item 28.
36.	Discount (if applicable)	Comprises 3 sub fields; •     "type of discount" being either "C" (cash) or "O" (other), •     the amount as shown on the invoice, and •     a currency indicator as described in item 28.
37.	Other Charges (if applicable)	Comprises 3 sub fields; •     plus "+" or minus "-" indicator as to whether the charge has been added or subtracted from the total value of the invoice lines, •     the amount of the charge, and •     a currency indicator as described in item 28.
38.	Transport & insurance	The cost incurred in the international transport of the goods to their port of consignment in Australia and the cost of insuring the goods for that transport.
39.	Miscellaneous Fields (if applicable)	For additional information in code form not covered elsewhere in the declaration/return.  Codes for such possible information are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
40.	Line Number (if applicable)	A unique number identifying the line of the declaration/return. If not input COMPILE will generate.
41.	Line Prefix (mandatory as indicated)	A code which identifies the type of invoice line to be processed and must be input for all lines except basic SINGLE lines.  The codes are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
42.	Tariff (mandatory)	The tariff classification according to the Combined Australian Customs Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature applicable to the goods being entered.
43.	Statistical Code (mandatory)	The statistical code relevant to the goods being entered and valid for the tariff classification referred to in item 42.
44.	Treatment Code (mandatory as indicated)	The treatment code relevant to the goods being entered, and available from the "Concessional Rates of Duty" contained in the Combined Australian Customs Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature.
45.	Quantity (if applicable as indicated)	The quantity if required by the statistical code referred to in item 43.
46.	Unit of Quantity (if applicable as indicated)	A code which indicates the unit of quantity as required by the statistical code referred to in item 43.  The codes are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
47.	Price (mandatory)	The invoice price for the goods entered on that particular line.  The registered user must use the same currency as used in item 27.
48.	Valuation Basis (optional if shown at item 9)	As per item 9.  Input valuation basis code only if the particular line valuation basis differs from that in item 9, or item 9 has not been input.
49.	Instrument (if applicable)	A code for obtaining a concessional rate of duty.  The registered user must quote the instrument type code and number, which identifies the actual instrument.  The instrument type codes are listed in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
50.	Additional Information (if applicable)	A field for input of any additional information not covered elsewhere on the declaration/return.  A list of allowable codes is available in the COMPILE USER MANUAL.
51.	Description of Goods (mandatory)	A description of the goods being entered as they appear on the invoice or other commercial documentation.
52.	Total Packages (mandatory except on enclosure entries)	The total number of packages for the declaration/return.
53.	Master Bill Number (mandatory, except on enclosure entries)	The Master Air Way-bill covering the goods being entered.
54.	House Bill Number (if applicable, except on enclosure entries)	The House Air Way-bill Number covering the goods being entered.
55.	Containers (if applicable)	The number of the container in which the goods were imported.  This number will be preceded by an "L" for LCL cargo, an "F" for FCL cargo, or an "X" for FCX cargo.
56.	Marks (if applicable)	The marks and numbers which identify the packages in the consignment.
57.	Packages this Clearance Advice (if applicable)	The number of packages for the first clearance advice (also known as Authority to Deal) for the declaration/return.
58.	Print Copies (if applicable)	The number of copies of the declaration/return required by the user.
59.	Printer ID (if applicable)	If print required on a printer not associated with the input machine, select another printer.  Only 1 printer can be selected for any declaration/return.
60.	Print Priority (if applicable)	Indicate with a "Y" (Yes) if printing the declaration/return is a priority, or "N" (No) if it is not.
61.	Prime Entry Number for Enclosures (if applicable)	The number of the first declaration/return for the enclosure set.
62.	EFT Payment (if applicable)	Indicate payment by "Electronic Funds Transfer” with a "Y" (Yes), or payment by other means with a "N" (No).
63.	Payment Under Protest (if applicable)	Indicate "Payment Under Protest" under Section 167 of the Customs Act with a "Y" (Yes) or a "N" (No) if not.
64.	Community Protection Statement (mandatory)	Indicate "Y" (Yes) or "N" (No) to declarations as required by the system.  Indicate the number of the permit required for import if applicable.
65.	Lodgement Declaration (mandatory)	Indicate "Y" (Yes) or "N" (No) as to whether you are the person lodging the declaration/return.