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?
Event planner
30%
#40 / 103
View rankingEvent planner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- develop event topics
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- coordinate events
- confer with event staff
- review event bills
- inspect event facilities
- arrange event needs
- organise event participants' registration
- direct event administrative details
- supervise event staff
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 3332