Tajik customs officials study Dutch experience in using AI

At a conference on “Simplifying Trade Procedures in Central Asia” in the Netherlands, representatives of the customs authorities of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met. The discussions focused on practical ways to apply AI in customs operations, automate procedures, use data more effectively and improve risk management.

During a visit to Codici, participants learned about the use of AI to automate goods classification under the Harmonized System (HS) and to support customs clearance processes. They also studied the Dutch Customs Administration’s digital strategy, risk management, data use in decision-making and the introduction of innovative customs control methods.

In Rotterdam Port, the delegation saw modern container-scanning systems, an inspection terminal and a practical training centre. At Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), they discussed data analysis, information sharing, supply-chain transparency, trade corridor security and the development of a green customs system.