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THE UNIQUE CONSIGNMENT REFERENCE (UCR)

UCR

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Unique consignment reference number UCR

Unique number assigned to goods, both for import and export.

UCR 1202Consignment.Identifier

WCO Data Set

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Outline• Scope• The UCR basic model • The order process • Objectives• Benefits• Implementation• Trade review• Way Forward

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Scope• For all international consignments• Used in ALL relevant communications• Used as an access key for traceability and audit• Unique, nationally and internationally• Issued early in the supply chain• Using ISO 15459-1 through 8 • Registered with NEN e.g. Private enterprises

National providers, GS1• Equivalent proprietary solutions (e.g. FEDEX, UPS,

DHL)

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UCR (Goods) Data

Forwarder Data

Carrier Data

Transport to Carrier Data

Carrier Shipment Data

Forwarder Shipment Data

Carrier Voyage Data

Carrier Phase

Trader Phase

Forwarder Phase

Trader Data (Supplier)

Trader Data (Customer)

PK = UCR

PK = HWB or UCR

PK = MWB or UCR

FK = UCR

FK = HWB

UCR - Basic Model

FK = HWB, where

necessary

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Customer Supplier

Customer recognizes needFramework Contract Exists

Assign UCR

Assign UCR, if no exist

Raises an Order Receives Order

Check Credit

Accepts Order

Cancels Order

Raises Order Change

Records Acceptance of

Change

Prepare Order

Records Acceptance

Records Rejection

Receives Order Change

Accepts Order Change

Cancels Order

Records Cancellation

Start of Order

End

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OBJECTIVES

• Define a generic and flexible mechanism to cope with most common scenarios in International Trade

• Make maximal use of existing Supplier, Customer and Transport references

• Enable Customs authorities to facilitate legitimate International Trade

• Provide Customs with an efficient tool to exchange information between enforcement agencies

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BENEFITS 1/2

• Promoting safe and secure borders by providing enhanced access to information at time of release;

• Helps co-operating export and import Customs to offer authorized traders end-to-end premium procedures and simple integrated treatment of the total transaction;

• Enabling the processing of advance data;• Contributing to rapid release;

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BENEFITS 2/2

• Helping in the management of the logistical chain and enhancing just-in-time operations;

• Eliminating redundant and repetitive data submitted by the carrier and the importer;

• Allows commercial and official contacts/enquiries at any point in the logistical chain;

• Reducing compliance costs

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TRADE FEEDBACK -2004

• Comments received from ICC, IATA, FIATA, TIACA, SITPRO, SWEPRO, IFPI, JIG, EAN and UPU

• Roles and responsibilities of the various parties along the trade chain

• UCR should be optional at manifest level; • Carrier/ forwarder should not be responsible for

assigning or reporting the UCR

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IMPLEMENTATION• Only after close consultation with trade• Implementation will happen over time requiring flexibility

from all parties• Focus on eventual full implementation • Customs and trade to adapt their long-term business and

investment plans • UCR part of WCO Data Model, hence simultaneous

implementation recommended.• Siemens implementation• GS1 –AU-UK Pilot project –wine and Spirits• Korea, Ghana

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WAY FORWARD