FTZ Transmission
Select and transmit multiple Foreign Trade Zone shipments through ABI
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FTZ Transmission Overview

The FTZ Transmission screen is used to send one or more Foreign Trade Zone shipments through ABI transmission. This screen is useful when the user wants to transmit multiple FTZ shipments at one time instead of transmitting each shipment individually from the FTZ Entry screen.

The screen allows the user to enter the department prefix, review files currently available for transmission, select files from the transmit queue, or manually enter shipment numbers to be transmitted.

  • Transmit multiple FTZ shipments in a single process.
  • Review FTZ files that are currently on the transmit queue.
  • Select specific files to send.
  • Enter individual shipment numbers manually when needed.
  • Use A for all available files when appropriate.
Key Concept:
FTZ Entry can transmit one shipment at a time. FTZ Transmission is designed for batch transmission when more than one FTZ shipment is ready to be sent to Customs.

FTZ Transmission Screen

The FTZ Transmission screen displays the department prefix prompt, the file selection prompt, a list of files available on the transmit queue, and a list of files selected for transmission.

Main Areas

  • Department Prefix: Department code used to filter or identify the FTZ files being transmitted.
  • Enter File No. or (A)ll: Allows the user to enter a specific FTZ file number or select all eligible files.
  • Files on Xmit Queue: Displays FTZ files that have not previously been transmitted and are available to send.
  • Selected Files: Displays the files chosen by the user for the current transmission process.

Files shown in the transmit queue are available for selection. As files are selected, they are moved or added to the Selected Files column so the user can confirm which shipments will be transmitted.

Screen Fields

Department Prefix

Enter the department prefix for the FTZ shipments being processed. The prefix is used by the system to identify the group of files available for transmission.

  • Use the correct department code before selecting files.
  • The transmit queue is based on FTZ files that are eligible to be sent.
  • Confirm the department prefix before selecting A for all files.

Enter File No. or (A)ll

This prompt controls which files are selected for transmission.

  • File Number: Enter a specific shipment number to add that file to the Selected Files list.
  • A: Select all eligible files currently available on the transmit queue.
  • Review before sending: Confirm the Selected Files list before completing the transmission.

Files on Xmit Queue

This list shows FTZ shipments that are available for transmission and have not previously been transmitted through this process.

  • Displays eligible files waiting to be sent.
  • Allows the user to choose individual files for transmission.
  • Helps prevent duplicate transmission of previously transmitted shipments.

Selected Files

This list shows the files selected for the current transmission. These are the shipments that will be sent when the user completes the transmission process.

  • Review this list before transmitting.
  • Verify that all intended files are included.
  • Verify that no unintended files were selected when using the all-files option.

Selecting Shipments

FTZ shipments may be selected in two ways: by choosing files from the transmit queue or by entering shipment numbers manually. This gives the user flexibility to transmit only the desired files or send all eligible files at once.

Select from the Transmit Queue

  • Review the Files on Xmit Queue column.
  • Select the file or files that are ready to be transmitted.
  • Confirm that the files appear in the Selected Files column.
  • Proceed with transmission after verifying the selected list.

Enter Shipment Numbers

  • At the Enter File No. or (A)ll prompt, enter the FTZ shipment number.
  • The system adds the entered shipment to the Selected Files list when it is eligible.
  • Repeat for each shipment number to be transmitted.
  • Use this method when the user already knows the specific FTZ files to send.

Select All Eligible Files

  • Enter A at the file prompt to select all eligible files.
  • Use this option when all files currently on the transmit queue are ready to send.
  • Review the Selected Files list carefully before completing the transmission.

Typical Workflow

  1. Open the FTZ Transmission screen from the FTZ menu.
  2. Enter the correct department prefix.
  3. Review the files currently listed on the transmit queue.
  4. Select files individually, enter shipment numbers manually, or enter A to select all eligible files.
  5. Review the Selected Files column.
  6. Confirm that only the intended FTZ shipments have been selected.
  7. Complete the transmission process.
  8. Review ABI responses after transmission.

Best Practices

  • Confirm the department prefix: verify the prefix before selecting files, especially when using the all-files option.
  • Review the transmit queue: verify that each file is ready for Customs transmission before selecting it.
  • Use batch transmission carefully: the A option is efficient, but it should only be used when every eligible file is ready to send.
  • Review selected files: always check the Selected Files list before completing the transmission.
  • Check ABI responses: after transmission, review Customs acknowledgements, accepts, or rejects from the ABI response functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an FTZ shipment still be transmitted from the FTZ Entry screen?

Yes. The FTZ Entry screen can transmit one FTZ shipment at a time. The FTZ Transmission screen is used when the user wants to select and send multiple shipments from one screen.

What does the A option do?

The A option selects all eligible FTZ files currently available on the transmit queue. The user should review the Selected Files list before completing the transmission.

Can the user enter a shipment number directly?

Yes. The user can enter a specific FTZ shipment number at the file prompt to add that shipment to the Selected Files list when the file is eligible for transmission.

What files appear on the transmit queue?

The transmit queue lists FTZ files that are available to be sent and have not previously been transmitted through this process.