Splitting an ETSF Consignment
Overview
An ETSF Consignment can only have one import Declaration or Removal linked to it. Normally this is sufficient as one Consignment relates to one import of goods to one importer and can therefore be covered by one import Declaration. However, there are circumstances when more than one Declaration or Removal is required against one Consignment. In these circumstances you can 'split' a Consignment in order to process more than one Declaration or Removal against the goods contained therein. Note that you can only split a consignment at the lowest level. so if you have a master consignment with houses, you can only split at the house level. if you have a basic consignment you can split that
A Consignment can be split into up to 99 individual sub-Consignments.
How to Split a House Consignment
Locate the ETSF Consignment record that you wish to split by clicking on the ETSF module at the bottom left hand side of the screen. Next, click on the ETSF Consignments folder at the top left hand side of the screen. All of your ETSF Consignment/ Consolidation records will appear in the List Panel to the right of the ETSF Consignments folders. Double click on the record that you wish to split and the ETSF Consignment editor will open.
Please note that you can only split a Consignment if it is 'arrived' and the number of packages expected in the NPX box is more than 1.
Click on the New Split button on the toolbar towards the bottom of the ETSF Consignment editor.
Split rows will then appear below the New Split button in the ETSF Consignment editor.
Please note that the list automatically includes two rows representing two Splits. You cannot create only one Split for a Consignment.
The first Split is displayed in the first row with '01' automatically entered into the Split column. This row also displays the number of packages in the NPX column and the gross weight in the GWT column. You should adjust these to reflect the number of packages and weight that you wish to apply to the first Split. When you do this you will see that the NPX box and the GWT box in the row below, which represents the second split, will automatically adjust to show the remaining balance.
As you adjust these amounts the row below, which has '02' automatically entered into the Split column and represents the second Split, will automatically adjust to display the remaining balance of goods.
Enter the information described in the table below into the row that represents each Split in the ETSF Consignment editor. You can type in the information by clicking in each corresponding column in the row.
| Box | Information |
|---|---|
| Split | |
| NPX | The number of packages applicable to this Split |
| GWT | The gross weight applicable to this Split |
| Agent | The badge code of the Agent nominated to clear the goods You can search for this code by typing a ? into this box which will display the Agent Lookup Dialog box. Next, click on the binoculars icon to bring up a list of codes and select the correct code by double clicking on it |
| Packages & Marks | Identifiying markings on these boxes |
| St2 | The Status 2 code indicates that you are happy for the Consignment to be released once the goods are cleared by customs Click on the  in the right hand corner of this box and select either 'Yes' or 'No' (CHECK THIS WIERD OPTIONS) |
| Status Description | The status of the Consignment You are unable to enter anything into this box. Sequoia will automatically add 'Awaiting Creation' into this box. It will automatically change and update as the Consignment progresses |
| Release Note Comments | You can enter any general notes you may have about the Consignment here Any text entered into this box will be printed on the release notes generated for this Consignment |
| Status 1 | The Status 1 code indicates that the number of packages physically received equal the number expected You are not able to enter anything into this box. This box will automatically update with the date that you physically receive all your packages and record this in the Goods in section of the ETSF Consignment editor |
| Customs Status | The status of this Consignment You cannot enter anything into this box. This box will automatically be updated once the Consignment information is sent to CCS-UK. Once a Declaration or Removal is submitted against this Consignment record the Customs Status will update |
You can create as many Split record as you require, up to a maximum of 99. If you need to add another Split record click on the on New Split button again. Another two Split rows will be added to the editor which you can complete. Each row represents one Split record.
Once you have entered all your Split information click on the Send button on the toolbar at the top left hand side of the ETSF Consignment editor. This will close the editor and the split ETSF Consignment records will be sent to CCS-UK.
Once the information has been transmitted to CCS-UK the split Consignment records will appear on the ETSF Consignments list. This can be accessed by clicking on the ETSF module at the bottom left hand side of the screen. Next, click on the ETSF Consignments folder at the top left hand side of the screen.
Each Split can now be linked to a Declaration or Removal as necessary (HOW).