Manual customs declarations are slow, error-prone, and a major bottleneck for trade. iCustoms' AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) simplifies the process by automating data extraction, form-filling, and verification using OCR, machine learning, and AI.
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
1. Upload Documents
The system processes PDFs, PNGs, and scanned documents like:
- Commercial invoices (product details, HS codes, values)
- Bills of lading (port, transport, consignee details)
- Packing lists (weights, quantities, and dimensions)
2. AI-Powered Data Extraction
IDP scans documents and extracts structured data using:
🔹 OCR & NLP – Reads text and recognizes key fields
🔹 Machine Learning – Identifies relevant data patterns
🔹 Automated Mapping – Links extracted values to system fields
3. Auto-Fill Customs Forms
No manual data entry—IDP automatically populates:
- CDS (Customs Declaration Software)
- NCTS (New Computerised Transit System)
- ENS GB & ENS EU (Entry Summary Declarations)
4. AI-Driven Verification & Compliance
The system validates extracted data, flags discrepancies, and ensures compliance before submission—reducing errors and delays.
Why Developers Should Care?
This is a real-world AI automation use case, integrating OCR, NLP, and ML into a practical workflow that eliminates repetitive tasks and enhances trade efficiency.
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