In plain English
It tells what kind of customs submission it is. That kind is determined by why it is being filed or by the procedure it is filed under.
In context
Here, it labels a field for selecting the category of customs declaration that matches the filing's purpose or procedure.
- Situation
- Completing customs, import, export, duty, declaration, and clearance administration
- What it communicates
- labels a field for selecting the kind of customs filing.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not specify the detailed contents of the declaration beyond its filing category.
Examples
“The broker used one declaration type for goods entering for repair and another for goods being sold.”
“Choose a declaration type that matches the purpose of the filing.”