Tariffing in SAP ECC & S/4HANA
Efficient and transparent product tariffing directly in SAP
The correct assignment of commodity codes (statistical commodity code/customs tariff number) is the basis for legally compliant foreign trade processes. With the new Mercoline solution for tariffing in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, you can carry out tariffing and re-tariffing centrally, securely, and transparently - directly integrated into your SAP system.
Advantages at a glance
✓ Seamless integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA
✓ Uniform processes for tariffing and re-tariffing
✓ Automated worklists for periodic tasks and year-end closing
✓ Comment function and change history for maximum transparency
✓ Management of European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI) including document storage
✓ Guided search for commodity codes with text search and catalog function
Tariff classification as the foundation of your foreign trade processes
Correct tariff classification forms the basis for all other foreign trade functions – from preference management and export control to ATLAS notifications. With Mercoline, this is seamlessly integrated: all processes are interlinked, fully embedded in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, and part of the Mercoline portfolio for foreign trade and logistics. Everything from a single source – efficient, legally compliant, and future-proof.
Assign item numbers
Guided selection through tree view and text search in the product tariff catalog
Find the right commodity codes with just a few entries - no complicated navigation required.
Assignment of new product numbers with comment function
Document decisions transparently and comprehensibly - for manual changes or using the year-end function.
Centralized management of tariffs and re-tariffs
Clear overview of your materials: See materials that need to be reclassified or changed at a glance.
Worklists with extended selection options
For example, by division, base unit of measure, material, export/import group, CAS No.
Suggest function for similar materials to speed up tariffing
The cockpit provides you with an overview of all pricing and retariffing at any time.
Screenshots Tariffing
Tariff history, comments, and customs tariff information
Transparent processes and secure documentation
Our solution offers complete transparency for every tariff:
- Complete change history with timestamp and user ID
- Comment function for each change – traceable for all parties involved
- Overview of all changes per material, including jump to SAP material display
- Management of Eurpeoan Binding Tariff Information (EBTI) directly in the pricing process:
- Storage of EBTI number, validity period, coding, and authority
- Document attachment (e.g., PDF) for EBTI
- Central overview of all EBTI across materials
This allows you to combine technical reliability with efficient handling in your SAP system.
Turn of the year
Tariff setting and re-tariffing at the turn of the year
Prepared and transparent
The turn of the year is a critical time for adjusting statistical goods numbers. Our solution provides you with comprehensive support – from long-term preparation to implementation in SAP ECC and S/4HANA on the exact cut-off date.
This allows you to combine maximum legal certainty with an efficient, SAP-integrated process – whether during ongoing operations or for the annual changeover.
Your advantages
- SOVA master file as a basis: Compare your material data with the changes to the customs tariff published annually.
- Long-term planning: Reservations for the coming year-end can be conveniently maintained – so your material master data is prepared in good time.
- Accurate updates on the cut-off date: New data records become active exactly at the turn of the year – fully automatically and transparently.
- Clear comparison of old/new: A convenient comparison shows you old and new commodity codes in direct comparison.
- Transparency in ECC and S/4HANA: All changes are logged, annotated with comments, and documented in a clear history.
Background information on the Sova master file
Statistical commodity codes are the central classification feature in international trade. Goods are always classified according to their technical characteristics and are assigned a corresponding commodity code (customs tariff number). The commodity code is used to determine customs duties on import, as well as import and export restrictions and the required documents.
The statistical commodity codes change on January 1 each year. The Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden publishes the changes to the list of goods for foreign trade statistics in advance in the form of a data package, known as the Sova master file, and makes it available for download on the Internet.
The list of valid commodity codes (Sova master file) is a directory of all statistical commodity codes valid in the year of issue with detailed commodity descriptions in .txt format (fixed-width text). This makes it suitable for use in SAP systems. The entire data package download also includes several conversion files that can help with the reassignment of invalid commodity codes.