After you have created a job, you can create a Supplier Invoice. This can be performed in 2 ways.
The first method is directly from the Job Registration Screen. From this screen ensure you have the job you want to link the Supplier Invoice to. Click on the Suppliers Invoice Button on the Toolbar from this screen
The second method is via menu: Customs Clearance/Tariff Class > Suppliers Invoice. This option is also available from the Options menu in the Job Registration screen.
By clicking the
button or typing A will place the cursor in the input screen in Add Mode.

OPlease Note: If you access this via the Customs Clearance Menu then you will need to input the Job Number in yourself, otherwise if this screen is accessed via the Job registration screen, the job number and associated information is automatically populated in Add Mode.
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Field Name |
Description |
Validation |
Default |
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Summary Tab |
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Job No |
This is the Job Number in which you wish to create the Supplier Invoice for |
Mandatory |
Defaults from Job Registration Screen |
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Client |
This is the client you wish to create the Supplier Invoice for |
Mandatory |
Defaults from Job Registration Screen |
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Goods |
This is the goods description from the Job Registration screen |
Mandatory |
Defaults from Job Registration Screen |
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Supplier |
This is the Supplier. You can click on |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Origin |
This is the Origin Country stored against the Supplier in the Supplier Masterfile |
Optional |
Supplier Masterfile |
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Preference |
This is the Preference Rule stored against the Supplier in the Supplier Masterfile |
Optional |
Supplier Masterfile |
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Invoice No |
This is the Supplier Invoice Number. Once this is input, then the Details Tab appears, allowing you to add the supplier invoice lines. On Entering the Invoice Number Expedient will check that the Invoice Number does not already exist for the Client and Supplier combination. To load the invoice data automatically, you have 2 options: Click on the Load File button: This will allow you to load a CSV file that you have saved, directly into this screen to the specified format. When you have successfully loaded a CSV or TXT File, you will receive this message
and the Details Tab appears
You can email the Supplier Invoice using the CSV file format defined below. You must ensure that you have added the email address first: impinv@<yourdomain>.com.au This will then allow you to email and load invoices. (see the file specification section below) |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Serial No |
This is the external shipment number. |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Valuation Method |
This is the Method of Valuation. You can click on |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Currency |
Entry the Currency in which you received the Supplier Invoice in. |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Exchange Rate |
This is the exchange rate used at the time of the Supplier Invoice received |
Mandatory (if not NZD) |
Blank |
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Inv. Ref |
This is the exchange rate used at the time of the Supplier Invoice received |
Mandatory (if not NZD) |
Blank |
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Invoice Date |
This is the date the Supplier Invoice was created |
Mandatory (if not NZD) |
Blank |
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Lodge Date |
This is the Date of Lodgment to Customs |
N/A |
Today |
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Invoice Information |
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No. Invoice Lines |
This counts the number of Invoice lines, either entered in the Details Tab manually, or from the CSV/TXT File you have loaded via the Load File button. This is a no entry field and for display purposes only |
N/A |
actual number of lines |
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Invoice Amt |
Enter the Total Invoice Dollar Amount. This must equal the Entered Amount to balance the Supplier Invoice |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Entered Amt |
This totals the dollar amount entered in the Details Tab. This must equal the Inv Amount. This is a no entry field and for display purposes only. If these are not equal you will receive the below message. You can still save the Supplier Invoice. |
N/A |
actual amounts entered |
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Invoice Qty |
Enter the Total Invoice Quantity |
Optional |
Blank |
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Entered Qty |
Enter the Total Invoice Qty of pieces. This must equal the Entered Qty to balance the Supplier Invoice
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Mandatory |
Blank |
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Freight |
Enter whether the freight amount is included in the lines or separated but in total. |
Mandatory |
Included in Line |
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Freight Amount |
Enter the Amount in Freight |
Optional |
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Insurance |
Enter whether the insurance amount is included in the lines or separated but in total. |
Optional |
Included In Line |
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Plus |
Enter the Total Plus Amount |
Optional |
Blank |
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Minus |
Enter the Total Minus Amount |
Optional |
Blank |
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Difference |
This is the difference between the Invoice Amount and the Entered Amount |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Cost Uplift |
This is the total Cost Uplift value in the Invoice currency for all the Supplier Invoice lines. This is automatically recalculated when changes are made in the Line tab. |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Unclassified Items |
This indicates if there are parts in the invoice that have not been classified or have TLFs that are no longer valid |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Unspecified Quantities |
This indicates if there are parts in the invoice that have no customs quantities entered |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Missing Permits |
Is your site requires this ability Expedient can check and advise if there are any parts in the Supplier Invoice that require an Import Permit and no Permit Information is included in the Supplier Invoice. If you would like this check please contact Expedient Software |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Unspecified Dumping Values |
This indicates if there are parts in the invoice that have no customs dumping values entered |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Downloaded? |
This represents whether the Supplier Invoice was downloaded via email or using the load file button |
N/A |
Blank |
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Details Tab
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Part No |
This is the Part Number that appears on the Invoice. This will be automatically populated if the Load File button was successful. You can also click on the (see Menu Customs Clearance – Parts for Masterfile) for that Client and Supplier combination. See below zoom screen:
Select one of the parts that you want to add to the Supplier Invoice Line. If your site includes a check on Import Permits Part Numbers will be highlighted in red where the Tariff requires an Import Permit but no Code Information has been entered for the Part. OPlease Note: The Re Query Button allows you to perform another search for any parts for that Customer (excludes the Supplier from this selection). Clicking OK will search for all parts for that Customer regardless of Supplier. |
N/A |
Blank |
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Inv. Quantity |
This is the Quantity of the part that appears on the invoice line. |
Mandatory |
Blank |
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Customs Qty |
This is the Quantity reported to Customs for the part and may be entered manually by activating the |
Mandatory |
Calculated. Customs Qty = Invoice Quantity x Quantity Factor from Parts Masterfile |
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Customs UQ |
This is the unit of measurement that may be specified by Customs for the tariff. |
Optional |
TLF Masterfile |
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Supp. Customs Qty |
This is the supplementary quantity value which may be required by Customs for the tariff. This value can be entered manually by activating the |
Optional |
Blank |
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Supp. Customs UQ |
This is the supplementary unit of measurement which may be required by Customs for the tariff |
Optional |
TLF Masterfile |
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Unit Price |
This is the unit price for the item. This column is hidden by default. Right click on the column headings to select Unit Price to appear. |
Optional |
Blank |
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Amount |
This is the total line amount for the part that appears on the invoice line. |
Mandatory |
Calculated from Quantity x Unit Price if both are entered. |
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TLF |
This is the TLF for the Part Number. This is a no entry field. This information is drawn from the Parts Masterfile, TLF information. If the part does not have an associated TLF then this field will display ***** See below An Unclassified Items report is available from the More Options menu in the Job Registration screen. If the Part has a TLF that is no longer valid the TLF code will show in RED. Classify the Part or update the Part Masterfile with a valid TLF. |
Mandatory |
Parts / TLF Masterfile |
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Country / Preference |
This information is pulled from the Parts Masterfile. If there is no country or Preference held for the Part these fields will default to the Origin Country and Preference in the Summary Tab. These fields are no entry, however if you wish to alter these values for this Supplier Invoice then click on the |
Mandatory |
Parts Masterfile or Summary Tab Country and Preference |
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Duty Rate |
This is the rate as advised nightly by NZ Customs. This rate cannot be manually updated. |
N/A |
From NZ Customs |
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P.O. Number |
This is the Purchase Order Number against the part number. This is used for printing of various documents, such as the Landed Costing. This field is no entry, however if you wish to enter a value then click on the
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Mandatory |
Blank |
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Dump Value |
This is the value advised by NZ Customs and cannot be manually updated |
N/A |
From NZ Customs |
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Cost Uplift |
This column can be updated using the General Edit Button. This column is hidden by default. |
N/A |
Parts Masterfile or Supplier Masterfile |
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Cost Uplift (%) |
This column is calculated automatically after entry of the Cost Uplift value if this is provided. This column can be updated using the General Edit Button. This column is hidden by default. |
N/A |
Parts Masterfile or Supplier Masterfile |
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Sub No |
This number identifies which Entry submission the invoice line was part of. This column is hidden by default. |
N/A |
Generated on creation of entry |
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Entry Line |
This number identifies which line in the Customs Entry the Supplier Invoice line is associated with. This column is hidden by default. |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Code String |
This column shows how the Codes information for the invoice line is generated. This column is hidden by default. |
N/A |
System Generated |
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Code Information (for the highlighted Part Number) |
This table shows the Codes Information associated with the Part and the TLF in the Supplier Invoice Line. The Codes Information is an amalgamation of the Codes information held at Part and/or TLF level (depending on the site configuration for storing Codes) plus any additional Codes held for the Invoice Line. The information can be add, edited and deleted against the invoice line. For example if the Part in the Parts Masterfile does not have a Permit but it is required for this invoice the Permit information can be added against the invoice line in this screen when the part line is highlighted. |
N/A |
Unique Codes Information from the Part and or TLF depending on the site configuration for storing Codes Information |
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Action Buttons |
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Customs Entry |
Directs the user to the Customs Entry Screen. |
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Docs |
This allows the user to attach supporting documents that relate to the Supplier’s Invoice. |
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to look up the related suppliers for that Customer Code





If the Part is unclassified you can still save the invoice. Once you have done this you can click on the Classify Button
This will allow you to classify the part with the correct TLF Code. See Classifying Parts Section in this document for more information.
Button.
Button. See below.