ATFI

An Automated Tariff Filing Information System (ATFI) is a computer system used in trading exchanges to document international trade data. ATFI uses digital technology for data sharing between traders, customs bureaus, and government agencies. ATFI is based on the standards of the World Customs Organization (WCO) that are implemented by one or more countries.

Once the information has been entered into the computer system at a designated port, it automatically transmits import cargo clearance documents to the importing country’s customs bureau so that they will be available when necessary. The International Chamber of Commerce provides an online ATFI directory in their documentation library which contains all member states exporting goods under their purview . This implies that any country can develop its own ARTIFI software program with no limitations from WCO because each country applies a different set of regulations and rules according to its country-specific legislation.

ATFI helps in streamlining the logistics process, especially in cases where shipments cross more than one border before reaching their final destination. To give an example, if a foreign shipment with goods destined for Germany must pass through customs checkpoints in France and Switzerland on its way to Frankfurt, ATFI will make it possible for this transaction to occur simultaneously rather than sequentially at each individual checkpoint . ATFI is used by all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and also by any other countries that chose to implement WCO standards into their national customs procedures.

When you are working on international logistics, it is important to have knowledge of customs laws in each country that you are moving your freight through or into. For example, different countries have different import duties that have different tax rates attached to them; those will vary depending on where your shipment comes from and what is being imported into the country.

On top of this, some countries require a bond to be filed before they allow certain goods into their ports (called Special Programmes), such as the US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). There may also be security rules imposed by national or regional regulations; for example, there are regulations imposed by the European Union (EU) to prevent terrorist attacks which include security regulations.

Security regulations often include security clearances for company employees involved in international logistics. The Automated Tariff Filing Information System is intended to benefit users by reducing the time it takes to provide information to customs authorities and reduce errors that may be made on import/export declarations. It also reduces the cost of complying with customs regulations, as well as ensuring that all imports into a country meet its national standards.

The Automatic Tariff Filing Systems was first brought about in 2007 because of the prevalence of counterfeit goods being shipped across borders worldwide. There were concerns among countries concerning how they should deal with this problem, so they came to an agreement that they would require different information to be provided with international shipments.