CREATING TRANSPORT DETAILS
The Transport Details section of the Import Declaration Express Create screen enables users with the appropriate access to create
transport information for an import declaration. The information required for the Transport Details section differs depending on the
mode of transport:
* sea
* air
* post
* other
Note: the mode of transport 'other' includes goods imported in accompanied passenger baggage, goods transported by pipeline, or vessels
and aircraft imported under own power.
Tip: before creating transport details for an import declaration, ensure that you have all required information and codes. The following
table lists the codes that may be required in creating transport details for an import declaration and the fields to which they apply.
Creating N10 Transport Details for Sea Cargo
The Import Declaration N10 SEA Express Create screen displays with fields relevant to the sea environment.
Note: when the selected mode of transport is sea, the Import Declaration (N10) SEA Express Create screen includes a scroll bar along
the bottom edge which enables all fields to be accessed.
Step 1. In the Vessel ID field, enter the unique identifier of the arriving vessel. This may be either a Lloyds' number
(an internationally recognised register of unique numbers issued primarily to commercial vessels) or a Customs ship number (a unique
alpha-numeric identifier assigned by Customs for vessels that do not have a Lloyd's number).
Note: the vessel identifier can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Vessel ID field and enter the
name of the desired vessel in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 2. In the Voyage No field, enter the unique voyage number of the identified vessel. This number is assigned by the principal
agent or operator of the vessel and may include alpha characters.
Step 3. In the Loading Port Code field, enter the United Nations location code (UNLocode) for the port where the goods
will be/were loaded.
Note: the loading port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Loading Port Code field and
enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 4. In the First Arrival Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the first Australian port of call for the vessel.
Note: the first arrival code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the First Arrival Code field
and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 5. In the Discharge Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port where the goods will be/were unloaded.
Note: the discharge port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Discharge Port Code
field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 6. In the Destination Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port for which the goods are destined.
Note: the destination port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Destination Port Code
field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 7. (Optional) In the Arrival Date fields, enter the date the goods will arrive/arrived in Australia for unloading.
Step 8. In the First Arrival Date fields, enter the date the goods will first arrive or first arrived in an Australian location.
Step 9. In the Gross Weight field, enter the weight of the goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
Step 10. In the Gross Weight Unit field, click on the drop-down button and select the appropriate unit option.
Step 11. In the Delivery Address field, click on the associated Delivery Address hyperlink and enter the destination address for the goods.
Note: the delivery address must be entered using the Delivery Address hyperlink.
Step 12. In the Cargo Type field, click on the drop-down button and select one of the following options:
* B/B - BREAK BULK - cargo that is transported in a non-containerised manner. Most break bulk consignments are comprised of
self contained units/packages, for example cars or timber packs
* BLK - BULK - goods that conform to the shape of the vessel hold in which the cargo is being transported and does not have
any external packaging, for example, gas, grain or petroleum
* FCL - FULL CONTAINER LOAD - Containers where all the contents are consigned to one entity. There is only one consignment
in the container
* FCX - FULL CONTAINER MULTIPLE H/BILL - Where all the cargo in a container is consigned to one entity in Australia and
there are consignments from two or more consignors within the container
* LCL - LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD - a consignment that does not occupy the full space available in a container.
The consignment has been consolidated, i.e., packed into a single container, with one or multiple other LCL consignments.
These consignments must have at least two different consignees in Australia.
Step 13. (Optional) In the Container No field, enter the container number. The container number is a unique
identifier assigned by the marine industry to a receptacle used in the sea cargo industry to group individual items
or packages into a single larger unit load.
Step 14. In the Ocean Bill of Lading field, enter the Ocean Bill of Lading number. A shipping company, or
their agent, issues an Ocean Bill of Lading. A Bill of Lading is a receipt for goods received for shipment, it sets
out the terms and conditions on which goods will be carried and is a document of title to the goods.
Step 15. (Optional) In the House Bill of Lading field, enter the House Bill of Lading number.
A freight-forwarder issues a House Bill of Lading.
Step 16. In the No of Packages field, enter the number of packages per consignment.
Step 17. In the Packing Unit Count field, enter the number of different packing units per consignment.
Step 18. (Optional) In the Marks and Nos Description field, enter free text description of all packages associated
with the import such as identifying marks and brands. This includes the manufacturers and packers identifiers used to
differentiate between individual units of cargo.
Step 19. (Optional) Select the Visual Exam Ind checkbox to indicate a visual examination has taken place.
A visual examination may be requested under section 71D of the Customs Act, when insufficient information about the consignment
is known, for example when a consignment is unsolicited. The importer/broker requests Customs to examine or be present for an
examination of the goods so basic details can be determined including whether a full import declaration is required.
The next step is to complete the tariff details.
Creating N10 Transport Details for Air Cargo
The Import Declaration N10 AIR Express Create screen displays with fields relevant to the air environment.
Step 1. In the Airline Code field, enter the two-character IATA airline identifier.
Step 2. In the Loading Port Code field, enter the United Nations location code (UNLocode) for the port where
the goods will be/were loaded.
Note: the loading port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Loading Port Code
field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 3. In the First Arrival Port Code field, enter the UNLocode where the flight will first arrive in Australia.
Note: the first arrival port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the First Arrival
Port Code field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 4. In the Discharge Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port where the goods will be/were unloaded.
Note: the discharge port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Discharge Port
Code field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 5. In the Destination Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port for which the goods are destined.
Note: the destination port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Destination
Port Code field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 6. (Optional) In the Arrival Date fields, enter the date the goods will arrive or arrived in Australia for unloading.
Step 7. In the First Arrival Date fields, enter the date the aircraft will first arrive or first arrived at an Australian airport.
Step 8. In the Gross Weight field, enter the weight of the goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
Step 9. In the Gross Weight Unit field, click on the drop-down button and select the appropriate unit option.
Step 10. In the Delivery Address field, click on the associated Delivery Address hyperlink and enter the destination address for the goods.
Note: the delivery address must be entered using the Delivery Address hyperlink.
Step 11. In the Master Air Waybill No fields, enter the Master Air Waybill number. An Air Waybill is a receipt for the carriage of goods.
Airlines, or their agents, issue Master Air Waybills.
Note: The Master Air Waybill No field must have three characters in the first part (the air waybill prefix) and eight in the second
and must conform to the International Air Travel Association (IATA) check-digit algorithm.
Step 12. (Optional) In the House Air Waybill No field, enter the House Air Waybill number. Freight forwarders issue house air waybills.
Note: both the master air waybill number and the house air waybill number are required to identify a house waybill consignment.
Step 13. In the No of Packages field, enter the total number of packages that are contained within the consignment,
packed so that they cannot be divided without first undoing the packaging.
Step 14. In the Marks & Numbers Description field, enter free text description of all packages associated with the
import such as identifying marks and brands. This includes the manufacturers and packers identifiers used to differentiate between individual units of cargo.
Step 15. (Optional) Select the Visual Exam Ind checkbox to indicate a visual examination has taken place.
A visual examination may be requested under section 71D of the Customs Act, when insufficient information about
the consignment is known, for example when a consignment is unsolicited. The importer/broker requests Customs to examine or be present
for an examination of the goods so basic details can be determined including whether a full import declaration is required.
The next step is to enter the tariff details.
Creating N10 Transport Details for Post
The Import Declaration N10 POSTAL Express Create screen displays with fields relevant to the postal environment.
Step 1. (Optional) In the Parcel Post Card No(s) field, enter the unique reference number that identifies the parcel
arriving by post, as issued by Australia Post. This is found on the card sent by Australia Post advising of the arrival of a parcel
and informing the consignee that Customs clearance is required.
Example of Parcels Post Card (PPC) 6 with reference number circled:
Example of Parcels Post Card (PPC) 1 with reference number circled:
Step 2. In the Loading Port Code field, enter the United Nations location code (UNLocode) for the port where the goods will
be/were loaded.
Note: the loading port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Loading Port Code field and enter
the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 3. In the First Arrival Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the first Australian port where the packages will arrive/arrived.
Note: the first arrival code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the First Arrival Code field and
enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 4. In the Discharge Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port where the goods will be/were unloaded.
Note: the discharge port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Discharge Port Code field,
enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 5. In the Destination Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port for which the goods are destined.
Note: the destination port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Destination Port Code
field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 6. (Optional) In the Arrival Date fields, enter the date the goods will arrive/arrived in Australia for unloading.
Step 7. In the First Arrival Date fields, enter the date the goods will first arrive or first arrived in an Australian port.
Step 8. In the Gross Weight field, enter the weight of the goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
Step 9. In the Gross Weight Unit field, click on the drop-down button and select the appropriate unit option.
Step 10. In the Delivery Address field, click on the associated Delivery Address hyperlink and select/enter the destination
address for the goods.
Note: the delivery address must be entered using the Delivery Address hyperlink.
Step 11. In the No of Packages field, enter the total number of packages that are contained within the consignment,
packed so that they cannot be divided without first undoing the packaging.
Step 12. (Optional) In the Packing Unit Count field, enter the number of different packing units per consignment.
Step 13. In the Marks & Numbers Description field, enter free text description of all packages associated with the
import such as identifying marks and brands. This includes the manufacturers' and packers' identifiers used to differentiate between individual units of cargo.
Step 14. (Optional) Select the Visual Exam Ind checkbox to indicate a visual examination has taken place.
A visual examination may be requested under section 71D of the Customs Act, when insufficient information about the consignment
is known, for example when a consignment is unsolicited. The importer/broker requests Customs to examine or be present for an examination of the
goods so basic details can be determined including whether a full import declaration is required.
The next step is to enter the tariff details.
Creating N10 Transport Details for Other Modes of Transport
The Import Declaration N10 OTHER Express Create screen displays with fields relevant to other methods of importing goods
(for example, goods imported in accompanied passenger baggage or via pipeline).
Step 1. (Optional) In the Customs Receipt for Goods No field, enter the unique Customs-supplied receipt number
if the goods have been detained pending further action by Customs or the importer.
Step 2. (Optional) In the No of Packages field, enter the total number of packages that are contained
within the consignment, packed so that they cannot be divided without first undoing the packaging.
Step 3. In the Loading Port Code field, enter the United Nations location code (UNLocode) for the port where the goods will
be/were loaded.
Note: the loading port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Loading Port Code field
and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 4. In the First Arrival Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the first Australian port where the goods will arrive/arrived.
Note: the first arrival code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the First Arrival
Code field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 5. In the Discharge Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port where the goods will be/were unloaded or received.
Note: the discharge port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Discharge Port Code field
and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 6. In the Destination Port Code field, enter the UNLocode for the port for which the goods are destined.
Note: the destination port code can be found using a search. Click on the 'find' hyperlink next to the Destination Port Code
field and enter the name of the desired port in the search window and initiate the search.
Step 7. (Optional) In the Arrival Date fields, enter the date the goods will arrive/arrived at the destination port in
Australia for unloading.
Step 8. In the First Arrival Date fields, enter the date the vessel or goods will first arrive/arrived in an Australian location.
Step 9. In the Gross Weight field, enter the weight of the goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment.
Step 10. In the Gross Weight Unit field, click on the drop-down button and select the appropriate unit option.
Step 11. In the Delivery Address field, click on the associated Delivery Address hyperlink and select/enter the
destination address for the goods.
Note: the delivery address must be entered using the Delivery Address hyperlink.
Note: to exit this screen without saving, click on the Cancel button.
Step 12. Refer to Creating Tariff Lines. Alternatively, it is possible at this point to click on the Save button.
If the Save button is selected, the Import Declaration (N10) Navigation Options Create screen displays.