The Nature 10/20 can be created from the toolbar button
in the Import Job Registration screen, in the Supplier Invoice screen or via Customs Clearance/Tariff Class > Nature 10/20.
Entries can be created from Jobs and Supplier Invoices in the following scenarios
Normal Entries
1 Job/1 Invoice/1 Entry

1 Job/Many Invoices/1 Entry

Separated Entries
1 Job/Many Invoices/Many Entries

1 Job/1 Invoice/Many Entries

Multi-Job (available as sites configured for Multi-Job Entries, please contact Expedient Software)
Many Jobs/Many Invoices/Many Entries

The jobs must be matched by Masterbill Number, Client code and, for sea jobs, the Vessel Code.

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Field Name |
Description |
Validation |
Default |
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Entry Tab |
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Job No |
This is the Job Number. If you have entered this screen via the Job Registration screen or the Supplier Invoice screen the job number will populate. If you access this screen via the Customs Clearance / Tariff Class. Menu then you will need to enter a valid Job Number before adding a new entry. When the Job Number is provided Expedient will search for any Supplier Invoices that exist for the Job Number. |
Mandatory |
Job Registration / Supplier Invoice |
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Sub No |
This field shows the Submission number for the new entry. The first entry created for a job will default to ‘1’. |
Mandatory |
System Generated |
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Normal /Separated |
This field provides the option to create a Normal entry or a Separated Entry. Select the relevant option. Selecting to prepare a Separated Entry will show the following pop up window with options on how to separate the Supplier Invoices for the job
You can choose which invoices are used to create each entry submission. Or, you can select ‘Auto-Select via Supplier Invoice Line Sub No’. This will create entry submission based on the Sub No provided in each Supplier Invoice during compilation. Add a new Entry until each Sub No has been assigned to an Entry. Please note you cannot select ‘Auto-Select’ and specific invoices as the same time. |
Mandatory |
Normal |
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Consolidated or Non-Consolidated |
A pop up Message displays
Consolidated: Supplier Invoice lines with the same Tariff, Origin, Preference, Preference Rules, Codes information and Permits will be grouped into a single line on the Customs Entry Non-Consolidated: The Customs Entry will have one line per Supplier Invoice Line This pop up question will not appear in the Customer Masterfile, Import Tab Entry Type field has been set Consolidated or Non-Consolidated. |
Conditional on Entry Type flag in the Customer Masterfile, Importer tab |
Blank |
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Prepare Entry – Validation |
After selecting the type of entry Expedient will check the Supplier Invoices for the job and check if there are any information is missing or incorrect. Where mandatory information is missing or incorrect Expedient will show the Error details and will not allow the preparation of the Entry to continue. Fix the advised errors and prepare the Entry again. If the information is not mandatory Expedient will show a warning message but the entry can continue to be prepared This check can include a warning if TLFs used against any parts are not approved, and if a valid Letter of Authority exists for all the Suppliers and the Client for the Entry. Contact Expedient Software if you would like this check put in place. |
N/A |
System Generated |
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EDI Status |
This indicates the status of the last transaction to Customs |
N/A |
System Generated |
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User ID |
This is the user that sent the Customs submission |
Optional |
System Generated |
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Extn. Code |
This is the external reference for the job and is normally advised by an external system. This is populated from the Job Registration screen. |
N/A |
External System |
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Nature |
This is the Nature Type. This automatically sets a value based on the Job Number that is selected. You can also select a Nature type from the pull down list. |
Mandatory |
Job Registration |
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Entry No |
This is the Entry No and version number received from Customs |
Optional |
Customs |
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Version |
This is the version of the Submission sent to Customs |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Entry Status |
This indicates the status of the Nature 10/20 submission to Customs |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Line Type |
This indicates whether the entry was consolidated or not during preparation |
N/A |
System Generated |
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DAFF Paid |
This indicates the amount paid to DAFF |
Optional |
Blank |
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Entry Date |
This is the date the submission was made to Customs |
Optional |
System Generated |
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ICS Summary |
This is the Customs Clearance Status for the job. This information is colour coded – N=red, $=yellow, Y=green. The text will be displayed in the worst case colour against the job. |
N/A |
Customs |
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Customer |
This is the customer code for the client |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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ABN/CCID |
This is the ABN/CCID of the Customer that you have clearing the goods for. OPlease Note: If the ABN/CCID is not recognised by Customs then the Entry will not be able to be lodged from Expedient. The ABN (and CAC number if entered) is populated from the Customer Masterfile. |
Mandatory |
Customer Masterfile |
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EFT |
This indicates whether Customs will be paid by EFT. If NO, then the “Pay Entry” and “Submit & Pay” buttons are disabled. |
Mandatory |
Yes |
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Auto Entry Copies |
This indicates the number of copies automatically printed when the Entry is received from Customs. This number is set in the Customer Masterfile for the client, Importer tab. |
Mandatory |
Customer Masterfile |
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DTVA |
This is the Date of Valuation |
Mandatory |
Job Registration |
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ITRM |
This is the ICS Invoice Terms. You can click on |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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ITOT |
This the Invoice Total of the Goods followed by the Currency. The value and currency cannot be updated unless the Entry type is Express. |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Entr |
This is the Invoice value actually entered |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Diff |
This is the difference between the ITOT and Entr values |
N/A |
System Generated |
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FOB |
This is the Freight on Board value followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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PC |
This is the Cost of Original Export Packing followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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ONS |
This is the Cost of Marine Insurance. This is calculated using the following rules: Terms = EXW, FOB, FCA, FAS Terms = CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, DDU, DEQ, DES, CIF value less freight (OFT) multiplied by the ONS factor stored against the Customer OR if this is blank then use the system default. e.g. ONS=((CIF-OFT)/ (1 + factor)) * factor The system default is currently set to .0025 but can be changed upon request. The Customers ONS Factor can be set under the Importer Tab in the Customer Masterfile.
By default, your system will not have this activated. Upon request this can be added. There are 2 levels: Add button to Nature 10/20 Screen and when clicked will calculate the ONS Amount based off the above rules Automatically calculate this value on all import declarations without having to click the button. This is followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
ONS Factor OR System Default |
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FIF |
This is the Cost of Inland Freight Carrying Goods followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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COM |
This is the cost of Commission followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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DSC |
This is the Discount Amount followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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CIF |
This is the Value of Goods include Marine Insurance and Freight followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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OFT |
This is the Overseas Freight and/or deductible inland freight costs followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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LCH |
This is the Cost of Landing Goods into Store followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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T&I |
This is the Transport and Insurance Valuation in Australian Dollars |
Optional |
Blank |
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COM |
This is the cost of Commission followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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OTH ADD |
This is the Cost of other Charges followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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OTH SUB |
This is the Cost of any other Charges followed by the Currency which will default to match the ITOT Currency |
Optional |
Blank |
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Currency/ Exchange Rate |
This table shows the currencies associated with the invoice and the current Exchange Rate |
N/A |
System Generated |
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GSTE |
This is the Goods and Services Tax Exemption Number. These are advised by AU Customs each night |
N/A |
Customs |
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Amber |
This is the Amber Reason Code. Select from a drop down list of options |
Optional |
NOT AMBER LINE |
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Exam |
Enter Y for Visual Exam Applied |
Optional |
No |
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PUP |
Enter Y if Paying under Protest |
Optional |
No |
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GRWT |
This is the Gross Weight followed by the unit of Measurement |
Optional |
Job Registration |
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Master Bill/Post No |
This is the Master Bill for the Cargo Report associated with the job |
Optional |
Cargo Report |
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House Bill |
This is the House Bill for the Cargo Report associated with the job |
Optional |
Cargo Report |
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Container No |
This is container number in the Cargo Report associated with the job |
Mandatory |
Commodity Details in the Cargo Report |
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Type |
This is the container type for the container in the Cargo Report associated with the job |
Optional |
Commodity Details in the Cargo Report |
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Units |
This is the number of units. This is only sent to Customs for FCL shipments and usually is set 1 for 1 container. |
Optional |
1 |
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Pieces |
This is the number of pieces in the Cargo Report associated with the job OPlease Note: 1 for Bulk / Break Bulk |
Mandatory |
Cargo Report |
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Cargo Status |
This is the Customs Status for each line |
N/A |
Customs |
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ACS/DAFF Status |
This is the ACS/DAFF status for each container. This information is colour coded – N=red, $=yellow, Y=green. The text will be displayed in the worst case colour against the container. |
N/A |
DAFF |
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Action Buttons |
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Validate Entry |
This button validates the mandatory elements that Customs require. It will list errors and warnings messages in the Validation Window. The ‘CSV’ and ‘TXT’ buttons on this window will assist the user to export the list of exceptions. This function is beneficial when there is a large amount of errors. If there is no errors found then it will create an event (IMDV) against the Job. |
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Docs |
This allows the user to attach supporting documents that relate to the Nature 10 / 20. |
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Go to the Customs Entry Lines tab to see information on this tab in the Nature 10/20 screen.


to display the list of IMD Invoice Terms. If a Term doesn’t exist then please contact GMA Staff