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Configuring IMCR Scenarios

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The
Item Master Custom Rules
 screen lets you enter custom rules to modify transactions based on specific rule specifications.
For example, you can add a custom rule to update your Product Transactions during validation. This rule adds chapter 99 numbers and updates the status code as needed for your specific business case.
Access this screen by selecting
Item Master Custom Rules
from the
Maintenance
 menu.

Manually add a new custom rule

To add a new rule to the system:
  1. Select
    Add New Record
    .
  2. Fill out the fields according to these notes:
    Field
    Description
    Target
    Transactions:
    Always select this option unless adding the rule to a manufacturing FTZ partner (use the complete plural word when uploading the Template).
    Reports:
    Select this option if the rule applies only to finished goods in an FTZ partner (use the complete plural word when uploading the Template).
    Start Effective Date
    Enter the start date of when transactions should consider the rule.
    You can’t update this date once saved, so proactively add these rules.
    End Effective Date
    Enter the end date of when transactions should consider the rule.
    You can’t backdate this date once saved, so proactively add these rules.
    Match Product Number
    If storing rules at a product number level, enter the product number associated with the retaliatory tariff. While most regulations are enacted at the HS-level, some, like the Miscellaneous Trade Bill, require management at the Product-level.
    Match Country Of Origin
    Enter the country of origin associated with the retaliatory tariff, most commonly "CN".
    Match ManufacturerID
    Enter the MID code associated with the retaliatory tariff, while it is not typically required for retaliatory tariffs.
    Match HTSIndex
    Enter the full 10-digit HS number associated with the retaliatory tariff.
    Match HTS Number
    Only utilized when the Target is Reports.
    Match HTS Number 2
    Not required for retaliatory tariffs.
    Match Status Code
    Enter the status code of receipts to update. This field must be populated for the FTZ solution.
    Typically, enter “N” for FTZ, or "X" otherwise.
    Update To HTS Index
    Enter the full 10-digit HS number associated with the retaliatory tariff.
    Do not populate if doing Multi-HTS rules.
    Update to HTS Number 2
    Enter the chapter 99 HS number that must be reported with the base HS number listed in the Update To HTS Index field.
    Do not populate if doing Multi-HTS rules.
    Update To Status Code
    Enter the status code of receipts to update. This is only required for FTZ and is most commonly “P”.
    Do not populate if doing Multi-HTS rules.
    Example for Multi-HTS Tariff
  3. Use this grid to understand the required fields when adding clock rules.
  4. We are deprecating the HTSNum2 field as an option for storing additional chapter 99 tariffs to better accommodate current and future regulatory changes.
    Follow these steps to create multi-HTS tariffs properly. Leave the following fields blank:
    • Update to Hts Index
    • Update to Hts Number 2
    • Update to Status Code
  5. Select
    Insert
    .
  6. After adding the rule, select the arrow on the left-hand side of the rule and choose
    Add New Record
     for each multi-HTS record:
  7. Add in details according to the following notes.
    Match Record
    Check this box if the record you are matching already contains the HTS.
    Uncheck this box if you are adding the HTS to an existing record.
    Match HTS Number
    For each rule, create one child record for the base HS number and one for each retaliatory tariff or MTB HS number required for that base HS.
    If you check the
    Match Record
     box, fill in the
    Match HTS Number
    with the 10-digit base HS.
    If you don't check the
    Match Record
     box, leave the
    Match HTS Number
    blank.
    Update to HTS Index
    If you leave the
    Match HTS Number
    blank and do not check the
    Match Record
    box, enter the secondary HS number (chapter 99).
    If you fill in the
    Match HTS Number
     and check the
    Match Record
     box, leave this field blank.
    Update to Status Code
    Enter the status code of receipts to update. You must populate this field, but it is only used by the FTZ solution.
    Typically, use "P" for FTZ, or enter "X" otherwise.
    HTS Sequence
    Specify the sequence in which the child record should be reported in relation to other child records. Refer to the USCBP publication for guidance on proper HTS sequencing.
    Value Percent
    For non-split value reporting, make this a 0 for chapter 99 HTS Numbers and a 1 For the Commoity HTS Number.
    For split value reporting you can provide a decimal value for a chapter 99 and a decimal value for a Commodity HTS number (if not populating the Unite Value field).
    Multiplier
    The relationship between the identifier and set. In order to have the identifier broken out in the set, the Multiplier must be greater than 0.
    Unit Value
    For non-split value reporting, make this a 0 for chapter 99 and commodity HTS Numbers.
    For split value reporting, you can provide a value for the different portions of you chapter 99 and commodity value splits (if not populating the Value Percent field).
    Weight
    Make this 0 if do not need to report different weights for you multi-HTS
    HTS UOM Conv Factor
    Provide the UOM Conversion Factor if your HTS number has a UOM reporting requirement.
    Addl HTS UOM Conv Factor
    Provide the Addl UOM Conversion Factor if your HTS number has am Additional UOM reporting requirement.
  8. Select
    Insert
    .
When the final record is added, you'll see the details you entered on the row.

Update an end date for an existing custom rule

To modify the end date of an existing custom rule:
  1. Choose a custom rule from the grid.
  2. Select its corresponding
    Edit
    button.
  3. Update the End Effective Date.
  4. Select
    Update
    .

Turn off an existing custom rule

To turn off an existing custom rule:
  1. Choose a custom rule from the grid.
  2. Select its corresponding
    Deactivate
     button.

Delete a future date custom rule

To delete an existing custom rule that has a future Start Effective Date:
  1. Choose a custom rule from the grid.
  2. Select its corresponding
    Delete
     button.

Add multiple custom rules via spreadsheet upload

We understand that staying on top of changing updates and reporting requirements can be challenging. Considering that, we designed our system to adapt to your unique business needs, without imposing rigid data set up requirements.
To help you go to these changes, you can use the
Upload and Import Data
 functionality.
  1. Select
    Export
    .
    Proceed here if you would like to see sample videos on how to fill out the spreadsheet for upload..
  2. Download the Excel spreadsheet generated from the prompt.
  3. You can use this template to help you understand the types of data/updates you could do in the upload.
  4. Keep the template columns intact and add your specific data as needed, following the sample examples highlighted in yellow.
  5. You may have different field requirements depending on your specific use cases.
  6. If you're an FTZ that uses dots in your HTS numbers, include them in your rules.
  7. When you finish adding your specific rules, remove the sample rows highlighted in yellow from the spreadsheet.
  8. Save your updated template.
  9. Return to the
    Item Master Custom Rules
    screen.
  10. Select
    Upload and Import Data
    .
  11. After you complete the prompt, the system uploads all changes you made to the spreadsheet and shows them in the
    Item Master Custom Rules
     grid.

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