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AI-powered customs classification, duty calculation, and pre-departure collection now available to postal operators across 192 nations

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Amazon PreDepart has achieved UPU TechCert certification, making AI-powered customs classification and duty collection available to postal operators across all 192 UPU member nations.

  • Automated HTS/HS tariff classification using generative AI analyzes product details to recommend correct codes within seconds
  • Delivers full landed cost transparency by calculating and collecting duties before shipment departure
  • Integrates seamlessly with UPU Customs Declaration System and APIs without requiring custom development
  • Eliminates unexpected delivery charges and reduces border delays through pre-departure customs filing
  • Postal operators activate the service through simple configuration with no customs expertise or new systems needed
  • Supports multi-provider configurations and works across existing postal operator platforms

This certification enables postal operators worldwide to offer Delivered Duty Paid services, providing customers with transparent total costs at purchase and streamlining international e-commerce shipping.



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