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AI Assistant for UK Customs Declarations

Learn how the Tax2Cargo AI Assistant helps you create UK import and export customs declarations using natural language on HMRC’s CDS platform.

By Tax2Cargo Team
# AI Assistant for Customs Declarations in Tax2Cargo Create UK import and export customs declarations faster and more accurately using natural language on HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS). ## Overview The **AI Assistant in Tax2Cargo** helps you create **UK import and export customs declarations** with greater speed and accuracy. Using natural language, you can describe your shipment in plain English and let the system build a compliant declaration directly on **HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS)**. This feature is designed for: - UK importers - Exporters - SMEs - Freight forwarders - Customs agents It reduces manual data entry while minimising errors. ## Describe Your Shipment Using Natural Language To get started, simply describe your shipment in your own words. There is no fixed structure required. You can include information such as: - Import or export declaration type - Procedure codes - Transport details - Goods item information The AI Assistant understands free-text input and adapts automatically. ## Automatic Data Mapping and Draft Declaration Once your description is submitted, the AI Assistant: - Identifies the required CDS data elements - Maps your input to the correct declaration fields - Prepares a draft customs declaration with relevant values filled in This removes the need to manually search for fields or remember CDS data structures. ## Review and Apply Valid Elements When you select **Apply Valid Elements**, Tax2Cargo displays a clear preview of all proposed values. - Each change is listed individually - Values are selected by default for faster processing - You stay fully in control of the data You can accept the values, remove anything that does not look correct, or make changes before applying. ## Instant Declaration Update Once applied, the declaration is updated immediately. From here, you can: - Continue adding details using the AI Assistant - Switch to the standard Tax2Cargo interface - Review, edit, and submit the declaration to HMRC CDS ## Benefits of the Tax2Cargo AI Assistant - Faster customs declarations with less manual input - Reduced risk of errors and rejections - Improved compliance with UK CDS requirements - Simpler handling of complex import and export data - Ideal for high-volume and time-sensitive shipments ## Smarter Customs Declarations for UK–EU Trade The Tax2Cargo AI Assistant simplifies customs declarations for **UK and UK–EU trade**, helping businesses stay compliant while saving time on every shipment. Use AI where it adds value, while keeping full visibility and control over your customs data. --- *Ready to create customs declarations using natural language? Let the Tax2Cargo AI Assistant handle complexity while you stay in control.*

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