ATLAS Exports. As part of the ATLAS export procedure (Automated tariff and local customs declaration procedures) customs declarations for export of goods are registered electronically. The advantages of ATLAS Speeds up customs procedure. Saves paper since documents, invoices or preference documents are rarely required. Saves trips to and from customs offices. Electronic declarations can be lodged centrally at all ATLAS customs locations. How does ATLAS work? Once you have installed the certified export module ECS/AES (Export Control System/Automated Export System) of the customs software ATLAS, you as the exporter can communicate directly with your authorized customs office. The customs office checks your data and sends you as confirmation the accompanying export document (ABD) as pdf-file. The ABD replaces the old export declaration. In lieu of the old export stamp, the ABD carries a customs identification number (MRN = Movement Reference Number) for the entire export process. You then print the ABD and attach it, together with the trade invoice and proforma invoice, to the parcel. DPD will then present it to the external border customs office. The border customs office will then retrieve the data from the central server and confirm the export of the goods. The electronic confirmation also serves you, the sender/exporter, as proof of exportation or Export Declaration. Requirements for ATLAS Exports Using ATLAS for exports requires special hardware and software depending on the number and volume of your export declarations. It is necessary to register with KoStATLAS for the use of the IT process and to indicate the network connection ( form 0871 and 0874). In addition, each participant requires a participant-identification-number (BIN) which replaces the handwritten signature, plus a customs number ( form 0872 and 0870) where company specific data are stored.