Question
How does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central handle customs documentation and maintain necessary data for international shipping in the shipping functional area?
Customs Documentation Management in Business Central Shipping
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central maintains customs documentation such as commercial invoices within the shipping process. Users can manage necessary customs data directly on shipment records, including value, weight, country of origin, and tariff codes.
The Dynamic Ship app extends this by providing electronic certification and automated transmission of customs information to carriers. It supports generation of commercial invoices and integrates customs data management seamlessly into international shipment workflows.
Customs Documentation Process in Business Central Shipping
Native Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central supports basic customs documentation by allowing users to enter customs-specific fields like product value, weight, country of origin, and tariff codes on shipment records. However, these capabilities are limited to data entry without automated customs reporting or electronic certification. This limitation requires manual creation and handling of commercial invoices outside the system.
The Dynamic Ship application enhances Business Central’s shipping capabilities for international shipments by automating customs documentation. It provides a dedicated customs card for each shipment, where required fields are automatically populated from sales order and item data. Additionally, Dynamic Ship electronically certifies customs documents and submits necessary information to carriers, streamlining clearance.
This integration removes the need for manual paperwork and reduces the risk of data errors during customs processing. Dynamic Ship also supports printing standardized commercial invoices either from carrier-provided formats or Business Central-customized templates, maintaining compliance with international shipping regulations.
If customs data is not maintained or incomplete in Business Central, the system cannot generate compliant commercial invoices electronically, requiring manual efforts. The automated customs features depend on using the Dynamic Ship app; without it, customs documentation is managed manually. In environments without configured carrier integrations, electronic transmission of customs data to carriers will not be functional, reverting to manual processes.
Related Shipping and Documentation Tools in Business Central
Dynamic Ship extends Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central shipping by adding customs documentation management and electronic certification capabilities. It automates commercial invoice creation, uploads customs details to carriers, and supports international shipments seamlessly within the shipping workflow.
Order Ship Express provides parcel shipping with real-time rates and label creation but does not handle international customs documentation.
PrintNode Connector PowerTool assists with direct printing of shipping and customs documents from Business Central to physical printers but does not modify customs data management.