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Understanding the SAD Export Document

The Single Administrative Document (SAD) is a standard form used for declaring the export of goods, submitted digitally to Revenue in Ireland and sometimes on paper in other jurisdictions. It requires detailed information including consignor, consignee, and commodity codes, which are crucial for customs processing and avoiding duty shortfalls. The routing of the consignment is determined by a traffic light system, impacting whether goods are inspected, and an Export Accompanying Document (EAD) is generated upon successful declaration.

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Understanding the SAD Export Document

The Single Administrative Document (SAD) is a standard form used for declaring the export of goods, submitted digitally to Revenue in Ireland and sometimes on paper in other jurisdictions. It requires detailed information including consignor, consignee, and commodity codes, which are crucial for customs processing and avoiding duty shortfalls. The routing of the consignment is determined by a traffic light system, impacting whether goods are inspected, and an Export Accompanying Document (EAD) is generated upon successful declaration.

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What is a SAD Export Document?

The Single Administrative Document or (SAD) is a standard form used for declaring the
export of goods. This declaration has been exclusively submitted to Revenue in Ireland
digitally, for the last number of years. In other jurisdictions paper-based SADs can still be
submitted to that country’s customs & excise system. This declaration is made either by the
trader themselves or by a customs agent on their behalf. When an export declaration is
made in the country of export, a corresponding SAD import must be submitted in the
country of import. Much of this information will be the same.
The declarant can access a SAD form on a third party software system that links directly
with ROS in Ireland or HMRC in the UK. These SADs consist of 44 boxes and multiple sub
boxes. The declarant needs to know consignor, consignee, transport, invoicing,
classification and origin details before entering these details on the SAD form. One of the
most important aspects of a SAD export to get right, is the classification. The exporter
needs to insert the correct commodity code into the SAD export declaration so customs
knows exactly what goods are passing through ports. Also the exporter will need to pass
this commodity code to the importer, so they can make an import declaration with the
correct information. Failure to do this accurately may lead to a shortfall in duties and VAT
paid to revenue in the importers jurisdiction.
Revenue uses a traffic light system when designating a routing for your consignment. A
green routing means that your goods will be free to enter the port and depart the state
without inspection or delay. An orange routing means that you will need to provide
supporting documentation directly to the Revenue website in order for your routing to turn
green. A red routing means that there will more than likely be a physical check or inspection
of your goods at the port before the consignment leaves the state. The routing you are
given is dependent on the commodity code entered in the SAD.
Once a green routing is achieved an Export Accompanying Document (EAD) is produced
by the software platform you are using. Revenue provides a Movement Reference Number
(MRN) on the EAD and displays it to the user. This is usually in pdf format and can be
downloaded and emailed to the haulier. The driver will need this to gain entry to the port.
The SAD export form is an internationally recognised customs form and tax document.
Declarants need to store all SAD export information securely, as they can be subject to
audit from Customs at any point and possibly without notice.
For more information on how to create an Irish Import or Export declaraton contact Custran
today

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