Users of this module

What is it?
This service enables the trading community to submit declaration
data electronically to the Customs and Excise Division and other
government departments including the Chemistry, Food and Drug
Division (CFDD), Animal Production and Health Division, Plant
Quarantine Division, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
(TTBS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Trade Licence Unit).
The Customs and Excise Division manages the clearance process for
goods entering Trinidad and Tobago. In order to import cargo into
the country, a licensed Customs Broker must be hired to clear the
goods. Customs and Excise requires that all goods be declared
correctly to enable smooth processing and clearance of goods. The
TTBizLink e-Goods Declaration Module provides an interface that
enables Brokers to prepare the Customs Declaration form (Single
Administrative Document) before they submit it to Customs.
Users of this module
This module is targeted at Customs Brokers representing clients who
wish to import/export goods.
Declaration Process
1. The Customs Broker must be a registered user of the Customs Border
Control System (CBCS).
2. The Customs Broker will receive from the trader the following
documents:
a. Certificate of Origin
b. Commercial Invoice
c. Bill of Lading/ Air Bill
d. Packing List
e. Permits (for regulated goods)
3. The Customs Broker will be required to submit an electronic declaration
to the Comptroller of Customs and Excise Division via TTBizLink
(www.ttbizlink.gov.tt). The supporting documents mentioned
above must be scanned and attached to the application.
4. On submission, the declaration, relevant data fields and supporting
documents will simultaneously be routed to the approving agencies as
need be i.e:
a. Customs and Excise Division - (Customs Border Control System/ASYCUDA)
b. Ministry of Trade and Industry - Trade Licence Unit
c. Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
d. Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs
e. Ministry of Health
5. Customs and Excise Division will be able to monitor when approvals are
granted by other relevant agencies.
6. The Customs Broker will be notified of the approval.
7. The Customs Broker can print the approval document.
Benefits
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Simplified trade information exchange
Faster trade documentation processing
Reduce errors with minimised data re-entry
Improved efficiency
Lower business costs
Custom Broker receives
documents from traders
Custom Broker will
be notified of the decision
from C&E via TTBizLink
TT BizLink is led by
Broker submits declaration online
via TTBizLink
Customs and Excise and approving
agencies will decide whether
to approve the declaration
Developed by
WPS verifies application
and supporting documents
Partners
Customs and Excise Division
Trinidad and Tobago Customs Brokers
The Customs Clerks & Customs Brokers
Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Customs and Excise Division
Head Office: Customs House , Abercromby Street, Port of Spain • Tel: (868) 625-3311 • Website: www.customs.gov.tt
Trinidad and Tobago Customs Brokers
General Email: [email protected] • 8A San Fernando Street, San Fernando • Tel: (868) 652-4797 • Fax: (868) 657-0373 • Email: [email protected]
The Customs Clerks & Customs Brokers Association of Trinidad and Tobago
18 Golden Road Plaza, Frederick Street, Port of Spain • Tel: (868) 625-7893 • Email: [email protected]
Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
1-2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya • Tel: (868) 662-8827 • Fax: (868) 663-4335 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.ttbs.org.tt