Common Elements Used for Intrastat Reporting

Field or Control	Description
VAT entity (value added tax entity)	Represents the level within an organization at which the VAT and Intrastat returns are filed. Each VAT entity includes one or more PeopleSoft General Ledger business units.
Dcmnt ID (document identification)	Assigned to information about an Intrastat transaction.
Destination Country	For dispatches, indicates the country to which the goods are shipped.
Consignment Country	For arrivals, indicates the country from where the goods are shipped.
VAT Registration ID (value added tax registration identification)	The ID that is used for Intrastat reporting by organizations located in European countries.
Flow	Designates the direction of the movement of goods, such as dispatch or arrival.
EU Commodity Code (European Union commodity code)	Codes that classify the goods that are reported on the Intrastat return. The EU commission publishes these codes.
Nature of Transaction Code (NOTC)	The NOTC is made up of 2 digits and is used for the Intrastat return: The first digit is published by the EU and must be used by all EU countries. This digit identifies the general nature of the transaction. The second digit provides more specific information about the transaction. The EU publishes a set of values but member states can use different sets of values for the 2nd digit, depending on their particular requirements.
Rate Type	Currency exchange rate type that is used when the calculation of Intrastat reporting amounts is required.
Region of Origin	For dispatches, refers to the region in which the item is originally produced or assembled.
Region of Destination	For arrivals, refers to the region in the arrival country in which the goods are to be used.
Country of Origin	For arrivals, indicates the country in which the goods are originally produced.
Country Type	Defines the format of the country code designation. Options are two character, three character, or three digit numeric code.
Transport Mode	Determines the shipment method for goods.
Port/Airport of Unloading	For arrivals, the port or airport in the arrival country where the goods are unloaded.
Port/Airport of Loading	For dispatches, the port or airport in the dispatch country where the goods are loaded.