Why connection formulas in the WCO Harmonized System should be amended
The Harmonized System (HS) contains many formulas linking goods and their use. Such connection formulas add complexity to the classification of goods as they are not always well defined and the difference between them is not always...
Almost exclusive use
The wording “solely or principally” is also used, implying an almost exclusive use.
Leveraging AI for Proactive Customs Compliance: Giving Shipments a Voice
The recent changes in trade compliance has created a need for better tools that allow enterprises to abide by international laws and regulations. Artificial intelligence has become one of the most important pieces of this puzzle. Used for broad tasks such as mapping supply chains down to classify...
These are insufficient tools being used to solve complex problems. A value chain encompasses the entire lifecycle of a product, from the raw materials to the assembly, to the sales and shipping – and it includes aspects of finance, logistics, marketing and legal. Compliance profess...
EU ICS2 – the DHL Express journey
The European Union has developed a new Customs pre-arrival security and safety programme, underpinned by a large-scale advance cargo information system called the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). DHL Express, a leading global logistics provider, has undertaken exten...
When the new regime first entered into force, new security threats emerged. In October 2010, a shipment containing improvised explosive devices was found on board an aeroplane arriving from Yemen and transiting the EU towards the United States. The focus of Customs security shifted towards improv...
Challenges faced
DHL Express encountered several challenges during the preparation and implementation of ICS2, each requiring innovative solutions and concerted efforts in order to be overcome.