Preparing Your Customs Declaration

Preparing Your Customs Declaration

KnotWise generates a ready-to-submit Customs Declaration PDF for any passage — saving time at port entry and ensuring your documentation is consistent and professional.

What the Customs Declaration contains

• Vessel details (name, flag, registration, dimensions)
• Passage details (departure port, arrival port, date)
• Crew list for the selected passage
• Last known position and arrival time

Generating the Customs Declaration

1. Navigate to Export in the left sidebar
2. Under Customs Declaration PDF, select the relevant passage from the dropdown
3. Click "Generate PDF"
4. The document is generated immediately — print it or present it digitally

Tips for a complete declaration

• Ensure all crew members for the passage are correctly assigned before generating
• Add a log entry upon arrival so the declaration reflects your actual arrival position and time
• Keep your vessel details current in Settings — these feed directly into the document

Requirements vary by country. KnotWise provides the document — always verify local customs procedures for your destination port.