Will AI replace Customs Brokers?
Estimated risk score: 78 out of 100
High replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (59 to 97).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 23 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 13-1041.08 · Business and Financial Operations
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 14 of its 23 rated tasks; the first 6 are shown. In O*NET’s words.
- Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
- Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
- Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
- Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.
- Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.
- Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 0 of its 23 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
What the job is
Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.
Also called: Corporate Licensed Broker, CBP Agent, Cargo Broker, Entry Writer, Export Agent, Customs Analyst, Air Import Agent, Trade Facilitator.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Business and Financial Operations). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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