# Automation of customs procedures

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Automation of customs procedures covers the use of IT systems to handle customs declarations, risk assessment, duty calculation, and release decisions – tasks that were once managed manually by officers or agents.

Automation of customs procedures covers the use of IT systems to handle customs declarations, risk assessment, duty calculation, and release decisions – tasks that were once managed manually by officers or agents. Electronic data interchange, single-window environments, and integrated customs management platforms all fall under this umbrella. Well-known implementations include the EU's EMCS for excise goods and the US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Beyond speed, automation strengthens compliance: data is validated systematically, audit trails are generated automatically, and discrepancies are flagged before goods reach the border.

**Source:** [https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/eu-customs-operations/automation-customs-procedures_en](https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/eu-customs-operations/automation-customs-procedures_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Automation of customs procedures |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 86 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/eu-customs-operations/automation-customs-procedures_en |

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