Understanding the Central American Single Declaration (DUCA)

The video tutorial provides an in-depth overview of the Central American Single Declaration (DUCA), explaining its purpose, legal framework, and implementation. It covers the different formats and modalities of DUCA, detailing the sections and fields required for each. The tutorial also discusses the transmission process and system requirements for using DUCA in international trade, emphasizing its role in streamlining customs procedures across Central America.

What is the primary purpose of the Central American Single Declaration (DUCA)?

• To facilitate domestic trade within Central America

• To replace all legal documents in Central America

• To serve as a financial document for businesses

• To unify customs declarations for international trade

Which countries can use the DUCA D modality for trade?

• All countries worldwide

• Non-Central American countries like Mexico and China

• Countries within the European Union

• Only Central American countries

What is the significance of the DUCA in the context of the EU-Central America Association Agreement?

• It is a legal document for domestic trade

• It fulfills the requirement for a single administrative document

• It serves as a financial document

• It replaces all trade agreements

What legal document supports the implementation of the DUCA?

• The Central American Trade Agreement

• Resolution 409-1 of COMIECO

• The International Trade Act

• Resolution 500-3 of COMIECO

How many fields are available in the DUCA for customs declarations?

• 50

• 62

• 75

• 100

What is the purpose of the DUCA's 'expansion sheet'?

• To summarize the declaration

• To accommodate extra documents or invoices

• To include more detailed product descriptions

• To provide additional space for signatures

Which section of the DUCA includes information about the exporter and importer?

• Transport section

• Identification section

• Declaration section

• Support documents section

What is the role of a customs agent in the DUCA process?

• To approve the DUCA format

• To assist in the import and export process

• To provide financial advice

• To enforce trade regulations

Which countries maintain independent information systems for DUCA transmission?

• Only Nicaragua and El Salvador

• Only Costa Rica and Panama

• All Central American countries

• Only Guatemala and Honduras

What is the main advantage of using the DUCA in Guatemala?

• It provides financial incentives

• It simplifies domestic trade

• It increases trade tariffs

• It eliminates the need for physical documents