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ASYCUDA
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ASYCUDA means Automated System for Customs Data and has the objective of streamlining
the operation of Customs clearance. The ASYCUDA takes into account the international
Codes and Standard developed by ISO (International Organization for standardization).
The ASYCUDA System helps to make revenue collection more efficient, moreover
reduce both the clearing time and administrative burden on the trading community.
It also generates trade data that can be used for statistical economics analysis.
The benefits of the ASYCUDA ++ system for Customs:
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It allows traders through Direct Traders Input (DTI) to manage declaration data as and when
consignment information is received.
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It permits traders to know their exact customs duties or taxes for each declaration.
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It allows Traders using remote Direct Traders Input (DTI) to be able to obtain information
relating to their declarations directly from the Customs systems whenever they are on-line.
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It allows the traders to make payment with the entry submission and so reduces the need to
wait for assessment results and avoid lengthy queues at the cashiers.
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It reduces the amount of processing time for Bills of Entry.
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It reduces the number of mistakes associated with bills of Entry.
For information relating to ASYCUDA, go to:
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Direct Traders Input (DTI)
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Direct Trader Input (DTI) is the term used in situations where the Agent/importer is
responsible for the input of the declarations to the Customs system and this may be
done by direct connection to the ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data) ++
Server using a DTI software. DTI is widely used in the Customs administration in
most developed countries and it is the accepted mechanism by which most declarations
are received.
Direct Traders Input Holders are traders who have been authorised by Customs to
perform data entry of customs declarations from their computers using DTI software.
The following are the responsibilities of the DTI Holders:
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To follow all Customs declarations procedures.
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To ensure that all necessary declaration information is correctly inserted on the declaration
form. A computer-generated declaration is the legal document for the clearance of goods at Customs,
thus has legal implication biding the DTI holders to declaration made.
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To ensure that the right code is entered on the related declaration form.
Customs Procedures
Code (CPC) have been integrated into the ASYCUDA and it is designed to ease the
input of information.
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To ensure that the computer-generated declaration form has been signed and delivered to o
appropriate Customs Office with the relevant supporting documents and that any taxes due are paid.
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To provide Customs with true and complete information when required.
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To attend the training sessions provided by Customs. The training involves familiarising
DTI holders on the international standard requirement.
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To contact the Query Office at Customs to ensure appropriate amendments are made when DTI
holders are awarded of making errors that declarations form contains possible errors.
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Customs Classification of Goods
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Customs classification is an international method used by Customs Division to classify
goods or commodities being traded in by various businesses and individuals. It is based
on the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding
System or HS. Goods are classified using an eight digit code or HS code at national
level that determines the rate of tax applicable to the item being imported. The HS
codes are available in the Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature published by the Ministry of
Finance.
The structure of the harmonized system is universal, for the purpose of description and
classification of goods. It was created in 1988, soon after it was adopted by countries. The
Harmonized System is based on a six digit code at international level and countries using the HS can
extend the number of digits to suit their national requirements. Seychelles has opted to use an
eight digit code. This permit the country to add what is known as “national split” to facilitate
the classification of specific items particularly those of an economic importance. Furthermore, it
also facilitates Customs to create and assign rates of duty in any required categories for all
classification.
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