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Trade Activator

Optimisation of supply chains and customs clearance

The solution for an optimised supply chain and trade compliance

Using analytics to detect breaches and optimise customs activities, Trade Activator is the solution for businesses to reduce customs/customs spend, limit risk and make better plans for the future.

Benefits

10 %

loss of customs duties

Companies lose 10% of their total customs expenditure due to over-assessments, inefficiencies and fines.

90 %

face the challenges of customs clearance

The majority of international trading companies have difficulties in dealing with customs processes due to the complexity of the customs procedure.

We follow a transparent and logical approach to analysis

With our managed service, you only have to do a minimum of work. All you have to do is give us power of attorney to apply for your data from the customs authorities. We take care of the communication with the customs authorities.

The analysis of your customs clearance can focus on different content-related focal points and processes, specific importing countries, group companies and time periods. We define together with you what the focus should be.

01Define object of analysis

The analysis of your customs clearance can focus on different content-related focal points and processes, specific importing countries, group companies and time periods. We define together with you what the focus should be.

In the Spotlight

  • You will receive an interactive summary of the most important results of the customs analysis as well as recommendations for management that can, for example, favour financial benefits and avoid fines or criminal sanctions.

  • We provide you with a detailed report on possible results and potential savings as well as a summary of prioritised next steps for implementation for employees from the areas of customs, logistics and supply chain.

  • Our solution gives you access to individual Trade Activator dashboards for customs managers, providing a view of the actual state down to document level

  • The so-called playground function makes it possible to include a large variety of factors into possible business decisions. In this way, you simulate how certain changes can affect import duties.

Pricing

Trade Activator

Price depending on data volume (including products and sourcing countries)

  • Desired evaluation of paid duties and applied customs values/rates, sourcing countries as well as flows of goods
  • Optional plausibility check of the customs tariff numbers and, if necessary, alternative proposal
  • Possible add-ons include Sourcing Helpdesk, Classification Helpdesk, Trend Analysis
€ 9,000

one-time

I have received an examination order. Can the Trade Activator help me prepare?

Yes, the Trade Activator is a customs analytics solution that evaluates your customs activities during the audit period with regard to any risks. For this purpose, we request your customs data from the customs authority. After receiving the data, you will receive our evaluation within two to three weeks. The Trade Activator can also be used for risk analysis within the framework of tax compliance management systems (TCMS).

For which countries can I get an evaluation of imports and exports in the Trade Activator?

We can request the customs data of your imports and exports from the customs authorities not only in Germany, but also in other countries. This gives you a comprehensive analysis of your imports and exports, which provides information in the area of customs analytics as well as supply chain analytics.

Is the Trade Activator a solution for optimising the supply chain?

The Trade Activator analyses the customs aspects of your supply chain. You will find out which sourcing countries enable cost-efficient material procurement, which suppliers' purchases are associated with particularly high import duties, how the customs value of individual deliveries is made up and much more. Based on the analysis results, you can make qualified decisions about the most cost-efficient sourcing model from a customs and logistics perspective. The Trade Activator thus combines the advantages of a customs analytics and supply chain analytics solution.

What different analyses of my customs data does the Trade Activator offer?

The Trade Activator analyses your customs data, e.g. with regard to import and export volumes by sourcing country/destination market, supplier:in, customer:in, customs tariff numbers used, use of free trade agreements and customs preferences along the entire supply chain. Your customs data is analysed with regard to compliance with EU customs regulations (e.g. official customs tariff data, preference rules) in order to check the legal security of your import processes and to identify potential for optimisation.