ASYCUDA++ IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE Ó UNCTAD - SITE (V1.15) B.6 ·     The Customs Conveyance Report Message (CUSREP) The electronic format "CUSDEC" is for Customs declaration - it permits the transfer of data from a declarant to a Customs administration. Procedures with EDI Replacing  paper  documents  by  EDI  messages  does  not  change  the  basic  trade  requirements between  partners  in  International  trade  transactions.  Neither  does  it  change  their  obligations  to comply with the National Customs laws or regulations, such as presenting a declaration to Customs to obtain clearance of imported goods. The challenge for Customs administrations - and Project teams - is to modify existing procedures or introduce new procedures which allow the trade the benefits of the accuracy, speed and savings of EDI data transfers while at the time maintaining Customs controls. It   must   also   be   recognised   that   this   ‘concession’   by   Customs   also   produces   very   substantial efficiencies  for  the  Customs  administration.  Legal  changes  may  include  the  replacement  of  the traditional paper documents, Customs declarations, etc. with electronic messages have the same legal value as an equivalent paper document. Process Flows in an EDI Environment This flow chart illustrates how data received by EDI can be integrated into Customs processes. THE WORLD Reports Drawings ASCII files EDIFACT (CUSCAR) Direct Carrier Input Customs input EDIFACT (CUSDEC) Direct Trader Input Magnetic Media Cash Checks Credits EXTERNAL TRADE Licences CUSTOMS BANK DECLARATION MODULE MANIFEST MODULE Suspense Procedure Electronic payment CUSTOMS AUDIT STATISTICS ACCOUNTING MODULE SELECTIVITY TRANSIT SHED TRANSIT SHED RELEASE OF GOODS GOODS ARRIVAL GOODS STORAGE WAREHOUSING INWARD PROCESSING