# Customs Compliance Software

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Customs compliance software is a specialized platform that digitizes and largely automates the customs workflow for freight forwarders, importers, and exporters.

Customs compliance software is a specialized platform that digitizes and largely automates the customs workflow for freight forwarders, importers, and exporters. It maintains product master data with assigned HS codes, calculates duties and taxes based on country of origin and import market, and submits electronic customs declarations directly to the relevant authorities. The system also validates document completeness and raises alerts when compliance risks emerge—for example, when a supplier appears on a sanctions list. Tariff rates, trade agreements, and regulatory requirements are typically updated automatically, eliminating the need for manual maintenance. For companies with cross-border operations, this reduces error rates, shortens clearance times, and produces audit-ready documentation.

**Source:** [https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/en/onesource/global-trade-software/customs-compliance](https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/en/onesource/global-trade-software/customs-compliance)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Customs Compliance Software |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/en/onesource/global-trade-software/customs-compliance |

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