Understanding the SAD export declaration forms
The Single Administrative Document (SAD) is multi-functioning declaration form bearing a record of goods being exported out of the European Union. SAD export declaration is made of 8 sheets of carbon paper; however, the entire process is now paperless as the Revenue Department of the United Kingdom uses CHIEF, a computer system which processes these forms electronically. Given below are some key details regarding SAD declaration forms.
The 8 parts in SAD
SAD consists of 8 parts that deal with various aspects of movement of goods across borders. Parts 2 & 3 are considered export SAD and parts 6-7 are considered import SAD. Parts 1, 4, 5 of the Single Administrative Document deals with the transit of goods. All the information regarding transit should be filled into the 54 boxes in SAD and by availing our services you can rest assured that all the boxes are appropriately filled with verified information.
The 54 boxes in SAD
The 54 boxes, spread across the 8 parts in SAD is grouped into the following heads- goods status, contact details of trader, taxes and duties, goods description, details regarding valuation, reference details with respect to agents, preference and transport and delivery of goods.
Procedures regarding export SAD
3 copies of export SAD should be submitted to the custom authorities. Of these 3 copies, 2 will be retained by them and 1 stamped copy will be returned to the exporter post-verification. This serves as evidence of customs and VAT compliance.