Actual Date of Shipment (Movement Block 6)
Block 6: Actual Date of Shipment
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Block 6 – Quick Reference
Actual Date of Shipment
Captures the true dispatch date that starts movement timeline controls.
Basel Basis
Annex V-B
Field Type
Dispatch date control
Required For
All Basel movements
What Block 6 Captures
Block 6 establishes whether shipment occurred within consent validity.
It also anchors compliance checks across transport and customs records.
How to Complete Block 6
1
Enter the actual physical dispatch date only.
2
Verify date is inside consent validity window.
3
Align date with carrier handoff and transport records.
4
Lock the same date across all movement references.
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Date Mismatch Can Breach Consent
Shipping outside consent validity can lead to detention or non-compliance findings.
Common Errors – Correct Approach
Wrong
Using planned date instead of actual departure.
Correct
Record actual dispatch date only.
Wrong
Dispatch outside approved window.
Correct
Reschedule or obtain authority instruction first.
Wrong
Inconsistent dates across records.
Correct
Standardize final date across documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can date be corrected later?
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Yes, with transparent documented correction workflow.
Does timezone matter?
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Use local legal dispatch date used in transport records.
Should date match bill of lading date?
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It should align with the operative dispatch event.
Supporting Documents
- Doc 8: Shipment Schedule Log (Date Tracking)- DexMetal template for serial shipment and timeline tracking.
- Doc 19: Movement Instructions (Actual Date of Shipment)- OECD decision text and movement/operation code instructions.
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DexMetal Expert Tip
Validate this block against your approved notification package before dispatch to reduce avoidable authority queries and shipment delays.
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