Foreign Trade Module
One foreign-trade line where the quote becomes a contract and the contract becomes a shipment.
Foreign Trade brings import and export operations, customs declarations, letters of credit, incoterms and freight planning into a single file. Certificates of origin and movement documents run in the same flow as the e-export invoice and FX management, and every shipment stays traceable with its documents.
Import, export, customs and letter-of-credit processes.
Overview
What it does
One foreign-trade file instead of scattered folders, email chains and “which stage is the document at?” doubt. Foreign Trade unifies the quote, contract, letter of credit, customs declaration and shipment on the same data. The FX amount entered flows consistently into accounting, the e-export invoice and the account ledger.
Scope
Sub-categories of Foreign Trade
Each sub-category manages a part of this process — all on the same data.
Export Management
Run the export order, proforma invoice and shipment plan in a single file.
Import Management
Track the import order, supplier documents and cost elements end to end.
Customs & Declaration
Collect customs declaration data, HS codes and the document set bound to the file.
Letter of Credit & Payment
Manage letter-of-credit terms, document flow and payment conditions alongside the process.
Incoterms & Freight
Plan the delivery term, freight and insurance elements according to incoterms rules.
Origin & Movement Documents
Prepare and track certificates of origin and movement documents bound to the shipment.
Roles
Who is it for?
The same data, a different view for each role.
Foreign Trade Specialist
Run the import/export file, documents and shipment from one screen.
Finance & L/C Officer
Follow letter-of-credit terms, documents and the FX position.
Logistics & Customs Officer
Match incoterms, freight and customs documents to the shipment.
Connection
How a quote becomes a shipment
Foreign Trade is not an isolated document archive. The contract, letter of credit and customs declaration flow into the shipment and accounting through defined links.
Quote / Contract
Terms are set.
Letter of Credit
Payment is secured.
Customs / Declaration
Declaration and documents are prepared.
Ship / Deliver
Delivered per incoterms.
Capabilities
Key features
Compliance
Compliant with local regulation
Supports customs declarations, certificates of origin and movement documents and incoterms delivery terms in a configurable way within the process; the e-export invoice and FX records run consistently in the same file. Final document responsibility rests with the relevant legislation and user approval.
Foreign Trade with Sonia AI
Describe it, Sonia prepares it.
Ask your foreign-trade questions in natural language; Sonia analyzes files, documents and FX movements, prepares the summary and brings it for your approval — the final decision is always yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the export invoice be issued as an e-export invoice?
Invoice data in the export file can be carried into the e-export invoice flow; the FX amount and rate flow consistently into accounting and the account ledger.
How are letter-of-credit terms tracked in the process?
L/C terms, the document list and due dates are held bound to the file; the payment condition and FX position are followed together in finance screens.
Does the incoterms delivery term affect freight and insurance?
The chosen incoterms term defines who bears freight and insurance; these elements are taken into account in the shipment plan and cost calculation.
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