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Import Administration Automation

Across import operations, companies increasingly deploy software and digital platforms to accelerate document flows, customs declarations, and approval workflows.

Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.trade.gov/automation-import-process

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Across import operations, companies increasingly deploy software and digital platforms to accelerate document flows, customs declarations, and approval workflows. Import administration automation enables seamless data capture from commercial invoices, automatic tariff assignment and duty calculation, electronic submission of entry filings to customs, and real-time clearance tracking. Benefits include shorter logistics cycles, fewer manual entry errors, enhanced document traceability, and stronger regulatory assurance. Freight forwarders and multinational traders leverage such systems to cut bonded warehouse costs and improve delivery reliability. Not to be confused with merely digitizing paper records: true automation requires end-to-end data integration spanning supplier, importer, customs broker, and government systems.

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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system

Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.

Passar 1.0Passar 2.0 → Q2 2026Passar 3.0 → Q2 2027

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