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Electronic express consignment declaration in the UN/EDIFACT format, combining the conveyance report, cargo report and customs declaration in a single message.

"This message permits the transfer of express consignment data to a Customs Administration for the purpose of combining all three types of Customs reporting (conveyance report, cargo report and Customs Declaration) within a single message."

Use Cases

• Shipper sends EDIFACT Firm Booking (IFTMBF) to Freight Forwarder or Carrier
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier responds with EDIFACT Booking Confirmation (IFTMBC)
• Shipper sends EDIFACT Instruction (IFTMIN) to Carrier
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier submits EDIFACT Customs Declaration (CUSDEC) or EDIFACT Customs Express Consignment Declaration (CUSEXP) to customs
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier provides multiple EDIFACT Instruction (IFTSTA) updates to Shipper or Consignee
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier submits EDIFACT Arrival Notice (IFTMAN) to Shipper or Consignee
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier submits EDIFACT Instruction Contract Status (IFTMCS) to Shipper

The EDI ANSI X12 equivalent is EDI 304 Shipping Instructions (Ocean).

Copyright

EDIFACT is Copyright United Nations. EDI

Hierarchy

ID	Name	Level	x
EDIFACT	EDI For Administration, Commerce and Trade	2	EDIFACT
CUSEXP	EDIFACT Customs Express Consignment Declaration (CUSEXP)	3	CUSEXP

Term(s)

ID	Name	Clear	x
304	EDI 304 Shipping Instructions (Ocean)		304
EDI	Electronic Data Interchange		EDI

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