Receipt at Facility (Movement Block 18)
Block 18: Receipt at Facility
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Block 18 – Quick Reference
Receipt at Facility
Confirms receiving facility physically received the declared shipment.
Basel Basis
Annex V-B
Field Type
Facility gate receipt
Required For
All Basel movements
What Block 18 Captures
Block 18 is the facility intake checkpoint for quantity/condition reconciliation.
It supports traceability between transport completion and treatment start.
How to Complete Block 18
1
Record facility receipt date and receiving signatory.
2
Verify received quantity/condition against movement details.
3
Document any variance with evidence.
4
Escalate unresolved discrepancies immediately.
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Receipt Gaps Delay Closure
Missing or unclear receipt evidence can stall compliance closeout and reconciliation.
Common Errors – Correct Approach
Wrong
No signed intake evidence.
Correct
Capture signed receipt at gate intake.
Wrong
Unexplained quantity variance.
Correct
Document cause and corrective action.
Wrong
Condition issues not recorded.
Correct
Log condition exceptions at receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can receipt be issued with remarks?
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Yes, conditional receipt is acceptable with clear notes.
Should photos be attached?
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Photos are useful for discrepancy evidence.
Who keeps receipt archive?
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Facility and exporter should both retain copies.
Supporting Documents
- Doc 19: Receipt at Facility Instructions (Blocks 18/19)- OECD decision text and movement/operation code instructions.
- Doc 14: Chain of Custody Form Example- Chain-of-custody form example for transfer accountability.
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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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