Movement Block 2: Serial & Total Number
Block 2: Serial/Total Number of Shipments
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Block 2 – Quick Reference
Serial/Total Number of Shipments
Identifies where this movement sits within an approved shipment sequence.
Basel Basis
Annex V-B
Field Type
Shipment sequence tracking
Required For
Multi-shipment notifications
What Block 2 Captures
Block 2 records the current shipment serial number against the total authorized shipments under the same notification.
Correct sequence tracking preserves legal traceability and prevents duplicate or missing movement records.
How to Complete Block 2
1
Enter current shipment serial and total approved shipments (example: 2/6).
2
Confirm sequence aligns with prior submitted movements.
3
Record cancellations/voids in your tracker before assigning next serial.
4
Validate the sequence in all dispatch and customs-facing records.
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Sequence Errors Trigger Holds
Wrong or repeated serial numbering often causes authority queries and border delays.
Common Errors – Correct Approach
Wrong
Using 1/1 for every shipment.
Correct
Use true rolling serial/total values.
Wrong
Skipping serials without audit note.
Correct
Document skipped/cancelled serials with reason.
Wrong
Mismatch between movement form and internal tracker.
Correct
Synchronize all records before dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one notification authorize many shipments?
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Yes, when explicitly approved by competent authorities and tracked correctly.
What if one shipment is cancelled?
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Keep audit evidence and continue numbering per authority guidance.
Should serial format match consent letter exactly?
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Yes, keep the same structure and notation used in approved documents.
Supporting Documents
- Doc 8: Shipment Schedule Log- DexMetal template for serial shipment and timeline tracking.
- OECD Guidance: Serial/Total Shipment Tracking- OECD guidance manual for shipment controls and tracking.
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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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