Orchestration Integration & Transactions ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. [Orchestration Integration & Transactions](/orchestration-integration-transactions) # TL XML – SOM Country Clearance ![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Digital%20Recalls%20Innovation%202.png) #### Table of contents ### Overview The SOM Country Clearance transaction is an XML-based message used to confirm that serialized pharmaceutical products are authorized for distribution into a specific country. This transaction ensures that each shipment complies with the destination country’s customs and import/export regulatory rules before leaving the facility. The TL XML – SOM Country Clearance transaction provides a traceable, auditable record of the country-specific clearance decision. It enables secure, rules-based control over international distribution and supports compliance with global track and trace and product distribution regulations. ### Key Use Cases - Digitally authorize serialized product shipments for distribution into a specific country. - Apply and document country-specific customs rule compliance. - Prevent unauthorized or non-compliant product movement across borders. - Trigger downstream actions such as shipment release, customs processing, or invoicing. - Provide traceable documentation of customs clearance decisions by market. - Integrate with ERP, WMS, and compliance systems for global distribution control. ### Data Elements Included A TL XML – SOM Country Clearance transaction includes: - **Transaction Type:** SOMCountryClearance - **Serialized Product Identifiers (EPCs):** SGTINs or SSCCs of the serialized units being cleared. - **Destination Country Code:** ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code (e.g., “US”, “DE”, “IN”) representing the target market. - **Event Timestamp:** Date and time when the clearance was granted. - **Business Location:** GLN or internal code of the releasing facility. - **Disposition:** Typically "cleared\_for\_country". - **Shipment or Sales Order Reference (optional):** Link to the related transaction. - **Clearance Reason Code (optional):** Code indicating why the shipment was approved. - **Transaction ID (optional):** Unique identifier for the clearance transaction. - **Digital Signature (optional):** Ensures data integrity and non-repudiation. - **Comments or Notes (optional):** Free-text for additional QA or other notes. ### Benefits of TL XML – SOM Country Clearance - Ensures compliance with destination-specific customs and regulatory rules. - Digitally confirms market authorization before product movement. - Prevents unauthorized international shipments and controlled substance violations. - Provides traceable, auditable records for customs clearance decisions. - Automates downstream workflows tied to export or domestic shipment readiness. ### Business Process: TL XML – SOM Country Clearance The SOM Country Clearance transaction supports: - Order Management & Fulfillment: Authorizes product release based on country-specific customs rules. - Track and Trace & Government Compliance: Ensures regulatory compliance for global distribution. - Product Serialization & Traceability: Maintains serialized records of country-level clearance. - Quality, Risk, and Recall Management: Provides documentation for customs decisions and export control. - Inventory Management: Updates product status to reflect readiness for market-specific distribution. ### How TraceLink Supports TL XML – SOM Country Clearance TraceLink’s OPUS Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, supports secure and compliant SOM Country Clearance by: - Applying configurable rule sets based on destination country. - Generating TL XML-compliant clearance messages with serialization context. - Transmitting clearance data to internal systems and external partners. - Logging clearance decisions for audit readiness and regulatory reporting. - Triggering downstream actions such as shipment release or customs documentation. - Ensuring secure communication with optional digital signatures. ### Explore More Serialization & Compliance Capabilities - [**TL XML – SOM Product Release**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-product-release): Digitally authorize product movement. - [**TL XML – SOM ESM Sales Shipment**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-esm-sales-shipment): Record serialized shipments. - [**TL XML – SOM ESM Receipt**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-esm-receipt): Confirm serialized product receipt and verification. - [**EPCIS 1.2 – SOM ESM Void Shipment**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/epcis-12-som-esm-void-shipment): Cancel previously approved shipments. - [**TL XML – SOM Product Release**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-product-release): Digitally authorize product movement. [See All Serialization and EPCIS Capabilities](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration) ### Need Help Implementing TL XML Transactions? [**Contact Us**](/contact-us) to learn how our OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ model can help you automate country clearance, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable secure, global product distribution across your life sciences and healthcare supply chain. #### Table of contents Contact us to learn more about B2B Integration. 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