Customs Brokers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 6 (26%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 17 (74%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

• Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Classify goods according to tariff coding system.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor or trace the location of goods.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task