The system assigns a unique reference number

once a declaration is submitted electronically. DIRECT TRADER INPUT

(DTI)
For
Declarants ,
DTI means
convenience,
time and
cost
Moving with the Technology
savings,
including

- Quick service for clients with

lower costs
- Freedom to work outside the
normal business hours
- Reduced traveling, delays and
queues at Customs
- Easy access to own declaration
data held within the Customs
computer
- Access to up-to-date trade related
information

- The opportunity to integrate with

own internal systems

This facility will not only increase efficiency of

your operations but also your recognition
within the trading community. All these
Automated Data Processing Division
3 rd Floor, Times Building
AT FEES YOU CAN AFFORD Sri Lanka Customs, Colombo,
SRI LANKA.
SRI LANKA CUSTOMS
Phone (94) 1-430413
Fax (94) 1-430691
Web Site: http://www.customs.gov.lk
AUTOMATED countries use this software for their
Customs operations
WHAT ELSE
The new declaration can be prepared,
SYSTEM FOR checked and saved on the Brokers computer,

CUSTOMS BROKER MODULE

ready for presentation to Customs.

DATA A broker can connect to the ASYCUDA

system using the modbrk module. This
After connection server will update any non-
current files in brokers PC.
module offers a subset of the functionality
of the Customs branch module modcbr. EXPORT PROCEDURE
Sri Lanka Customs has been using It extends with security features which
ASYCUDA for Customs cargo guarantees that the broker cannot access FO
declaration processing since 1994 in all confidential data. DTI USER R E
W L
A EC
declaration processing sites. D RD TR
EC IN O
CUSDEC PRINTOUT LA G NI
WITH OTHER R OF CA
A C L
DOCUMENTS TI U
O ST
N O
M
S

ASYCUDA is a computerised customs QUERY / AMENDMENTS

management system, which covers most DTI COUNTER

foreign trade procedures. The system CARGO + DOCUMENTS

handles manifests and Customs CUSTOMS SERVER

declarations, accounting, transit and

suspense procedures.
CARGO EXAMINATION
ASSESSMENT &
ASYCUDA generates trade data that WHAT DOES A BROKER
PAYMMENTS
CARGO +
can be used for statistical economic NEED TO CONNECT
DOCUMENTS

analysis.
A Personal Computer (Pentium or higher) CUSTOMS RELEASED

The ASYCUDA software is developed with Win95/Win98 Operating System & CARGO

minimum of 16MB RAM. A CD Rom drive

in Geneva by UNCTAD. It operates on BOAT NOTE OFFICE

is needed for software installation and a

micro in a client server environment
under UNIX and DOS operating
systems and RDBMS Software.
ASYCUDA takes into account the
international codes and standards
developed by ISO (International
Organisation for Standardisation), WCO
(World Customs Organization ) and the
United Nations. Presently about 80
modem is required for the communication
with Customs server.
ASYCUDA software will be provided free of
charge. But there will be a nominal monthly fee
for the server connection.
FUTURE PLANS
Although at phase one only the direct
exporters are selected to use DTI,
eventually all the brokers will get the
opportunity to use this facility.
During the first phase 25% of sea cargo
Exports are to be accepted electronically
using DTI facility.