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New platform to ease EU security compliance

[ January 17, 2023   //   ]

The iCustoms platform has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-based customs software solution to help businesses comply with the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) which comes into force on 1 March.

From that date, all economic operators based outside the EU that move goods to or via the European Union by air will be required to comply with ICS2. Further, from 1 March 2024, this will be expanded to include sea, road, and rail transport.

Economic Operators must submit Entry Summary Declarations to ICS2 with safety and security data (ENS). In addition to pre-loading filing requirements, all goods transported by air in postal, express, and general cargo consignments will be subject to full pre-arrival ENS data requirements.

The iCustoms team of ex-HMRC technology experts has introduced an AI and machine learning customs software solution for businesses to effectively comply with the new requirements.

It simplifies and speeds up global trade by automating the ICS2 compliance processes with ssecure AI-based solutions and uses deep learning and AI to find HS6 commodity codes and the commodity name of the products with great accuracy, say its creators. This helps avoid delays caused by mismatches between product descriptions and HS codes.

It also calculates taxes and duties, identifies controlled and restricted goods and finds any quarantine requirements, licences and permit requirements.

Chief executive of iCustoms, Adnan Zaheer, said: “We are striving to facilitate cross border clearance for swift trade. The aim of iCustoms ICS2 platform is to simplify the interchange of information between economic operators and EU customs authorities. We are revolutionising the customs software industry and using advanced technologies to meet all necessary Customs requirements.”

The iCustoms team adds that the system is easy to set up and manage and does not require any prior technical knowledge to use.  

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