MODTRS - TRANSIT CONTROLS USING ASYCUDA++ Ó UNCTAD – SITE (V1.15) 7.21 First Identification Procedure (FIP) The First Identification Procedure (FIP) is a simplified import procedure that allows a Declarant to present a simplified SAD as an intention of a future importation. This document is presented on a form similar to the SAD and can be composed of multiple items. It is then used as an Import Transit document from the Border Office to the declarant or importer’s approved premises inland. The document is first authorised by Customs and then a data agent sent to the Border Office of intended goods arrival via the A++ Gate. When the goods arrive at the Border Office the document is validated and used in the same way as a Transit document to move the goods to the declarant/importer premises. When the goods arrive at the approved premises they should be placed under normal Customs control. Declarants can temporarily store the goods in their premises but they cannot use the goods in manufacturing processes or for sale until normal Customs clearance requirements have been met. A full import SAD declaration for clearance of the goods must be lodged at the Inland Customs Office where the FIP was created within a pre-defined time. FIP processing The processing of a FIP is handled in  MODTRS and MODBRK. The FIP menu in  MODTRS is divided into actions for the Inland Office and the Border Office. In MODBRK the FIP menu contains actions for the Inland Office only. Inland Office (MODTRS and MODBRK) At the Inland Office the FIP is created, validated and registered. On registration the FIP data agent will automatically be sent via the A++ Gate to the Border Office to await arrival of the goods. The Inland office menu has the following options: - New: Capture or Local File From this option a FIP can be captured or retrieved from a local file. FIP local files are stored in the local directory ASY\FIP. Multiple items can be captured.