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Automatic Customs Duty Calculation

Automatic customs duty calculation determines import and export tariff rates algorithmically from structured product master data, replacing the manual lookup and entry process.

Last updated: 14 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Automatic customs duty calculation determines import and export tariff rates algorithmically from structured product master data, replacing the manual lookup and entry process. Customs software combines the HS commodity code, declared customs value, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements to derive the correct duty rate—including preferential tariffs, exemptions, and anti-dumping measures. The result is available instantly for the customs declaration, cutting clearance times and reducing the risk of post-clearance assessments caused by misclassification. The method is a standard feature of modern customs management systems and has gained further relevance as tariff structures grow more complex through trade remedy measures and frequently revised preferential arrangements.

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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system

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