Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Customs agent?
A declaration and a classification come earlier. Opening a container, and smelling that something is off, do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Customs agent
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#69 / 103
View rankingCustoms agent
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Declarations, tariff class and documents.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Database hits, risk and selectivity.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Physical inspection of goods and container.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Interview the operator and write the record.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Fines, appeals and police coordination.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Declarations, tariff class and documents
- Database hits, risk and selectivity
- Physical inspection of goods and container
- Fines, appeals and police coordination
- Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods
- aduanas
- customs
- despachante de aduanas
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3351
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#97 / 103
View rankingCaregiver
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322