Foreign Trade, Logistics
by Viindoo
| Lines of Code | 2791 |
| Technical name | viin_foreign_trade |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://viindoo.com/apps/modules/18.0/viin_foreign_trade |
| Read description for | v 10.0 v 11.0 v 12.0 v 13.0 v 14.0 v 15.0 v 16.0 v 17.0 |
| Required Apps | Invoicing (account) Purchase (purchase) Discuss (mail) Inventory (stock) |
| Included Dependencies | Viindoo Base Accounting Foundation VAT Counterpart Account Payment with Payment Lines |
| Extensions | Foreign Trade & Logistics Currency Rate Vietnam - Foreign Trade Foreign Trade Export, Logistics Foreign Trade Import, Logistics |
Foreign Trade, Logistics
Foreign Trade & Logistics Management
The import/export operations of goods are an integral part of a company's supply chain, connecting purchasing processes with departments such as logistics, accounting, purchasing, sales, and production.
Key Features
Built natively on Odoo/Viindoo to streamline real business operations:
Build a flexible goods supply route
Flexible importation/exportation process:
Foreign Purchase Route:
- Receive in one-step: Vendor location -> Import - Custom Zone -> Stock.
- Receive in two-steps: Vendor location -> Import - Custom Zone -> Input -> Stock.
- Receive in three-steps: Vendor location -> Import - Custom Zone -> Input -> Quality Control -> Stock.
Foreign Sale Route:
- Ship Only: Stock -> Export - Custom Zone -> Foreign Customer.
- Pick + Ship: Stock -> Output -> Export - Custom Zone -> Foreign Customer.
- Pick + Pack + Ship: Stock -> Packing Zone -> Output -> Export - Custom Zone -> Foreign Customer.
Support the customs declaration process at the Custom Zone
Automatic calculate taxes during customs declaration
Integrate with the Accounting app to configure the importing/exporting taxes
Automatically calculate and record import costs and import taxes into the value of goods
Automatically evaluate discrepancies between customs exchange rates and accounting exchange rates
Pay importing/exporting taxes
Benefits
Ensure a synchronized and seamless purchasing process across all business departments.
Enable data inheritance across departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Optimize warehouse goods management.
Ensure compliance with legal and tax management regulations.
General settings
Supplier Currency
Set up Foreign Trade partner
Set up import taxes on the product
Foreign trade PO
Create Customs Clearance Request
See Foreign Trade, Logistics in Action
See how this module solves real business problems in a working Viindoo environment.
Need help with Foreign Trade, Logistics?
For questions, implementation support, or consulting services, contact Viindoo.
Pre-Sales & Partnership
When contacting us, please include:
- Odoo/Viindoo version (CE/EE).
- Number of users and business scope.
- Other modules currently in use.
Technical Support
For faster troubleshooting, please provide:
- Order number or app reference.
- Odoo/Viindoo version & edition.
- Steps to reproduce the issue.
- Screenshots/logs if available.
Technical Requirement
Changes log
We continuously improve this module. Recent updates from the official Viindoo repository:
- 2026-04-22 Fixed Journal selection: prioritize child company over parent (with fallback).
- 2025-08-12 Fixed Unlink destination move from Purchase Order.
- 2025-08-01 Improved Add landed cost cancellation logic to custom declaration cancel action.
- 2025-04-09 Improved Convert expense costs to company currency.
- 2025-01-11 Fixed Split_method by_current_cost_price.
- 2024-11-28 Fixed Show product_id on view because it is required.
Works Great With These Modules
Extend Foreign Trade, Logistics with complementary Viindoo apps:
Vietnam - Foreign Trade
Extending Foreign Trade & Logistics module providing Vietnam Standards
Module l10n_vn_viin_foreign_tradeForeign Trade & Logistics Currency Rate
Foreign Trade & Logistics Support Bank Currency Rate
Module viin_foreign_trade_currency_rateForeign Trade Export, Logistics
Foreign Trade & Logistics Management - Export
Module viin_foreign_trade_exportForeign Trade Import, Logistics
Foreign Trade & Logistics Management - Import
Module viin_foreign_trade_importForeign Trade Import & Logistics Currency Rate
Foreign Trade Import & Logistics Support Bank Currency Rate
Module viin_foreign_trade_import_currency_rateWho Should Use This Module?
Built for teams that need this capability fully integrated into their Odoo/Viindoo stack.
Executives & Business Owners
Need clear visibility into operations and a stack that scales without bespoke development.
Operations / Department Leaders
Want to streamline daily workflows, remove manual handoffs, and keep data consistent across teams.
Implementers & Odoo Partners
Looking for production-ready Viindoo modules to deliver projects faster and at lower risk.
Installation
- Navigate to Apps.
- Search with keyword viin_foreign_trade.
- Press Install.
How to use
Instruction video: Foreign Trade, Logistics
1. Access rights
After installing the module, you need to set up users access right and proceed with the import/export process.
2. Configuration
Navigate to Foreign Trade > Configuration > Settings, and configure the general settings for the Viindoo foreign trade such as:
- Default Import/Export Tax Payment Term;
- Import export journal.
3. Configure import/export tax
Navigate to Foreign Trade > Configuration > Taxes, press Create to create the new taxes such as:
4. Steps to import goods
To import goods, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Create and set up a foreign supplier and the default currency when working with this supplier.
Navigate to Purchase > Orders > Vendors, press Create to create a new contact for this vendor. Set up the supplier currency and check the Foreign Trade Partner field at the Sales & Purchase tab.
Step 2: Set up the import taxes.
Navigate to Purchase > Products > Products, and select the needed import taxes for this product at the Purchase tab.
Step 3: Create Foreign Import purchase order
Create a purchase order for the product and fill in the following information:
After pressing Confirm Order, the system will suggest you to Create Customs Clearance Request for this purchase order.
Step 4: Receiving stocks at custom zone
When the stock is transferred to the customer zone, the employee will validate the transfer.
Step 5: Import customs clearance request
You can create customs clearance from the receipt or the purchase order. Here, you can add the extra expenses for receiving the stock and check the taxes for clearance.
Step 6: Taxes Payment
On the clearance, press the Taxes Payment button and pay.
5. Steps to export goods.
To export goods, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Set up export price list
Navigate to Sales > Products > Pricelist, and press Create to create the price list with the export currency.
Step 2: Create export partner
Create a contact for the export partner and check on Foreign Trade Partner at the Sales & Purchase tab.
Step 3: Set up export taxes for the product
At the Sales tab, apply the default taxes for the product.
Step 4: Create export order
Create a sales order and notice the following fields:
Step 5: Confirm the order and export goods
After confirming the sales order, you create the invoice and export goods for this transaction. At the output sheet, the default destination will be the custom zone.
Step 6: Export Customs Clearance Request
Navigate to Foreign Trade > Customs Clearance Document > Export Customs Clearance Request, press Create to create a customs clearance, and fill in the information:
After filling in the information, press Open to open the customs clearance. Once approved, press Confirmed by Custom to finish opening clearance.
Step 7: Taxes Payment
Press Taxes Payment and pay the tax.
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