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?

27%

AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.

#69 / 103

Customs agent

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. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	22%	48%	+10.6
Database hits, risk and selectivity. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	40%	+7.2
Physical inspection of goods and container. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	15%	+2.4
Interview the operator and write the record. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	14%	+2.2
Fines, appeals and police coordination. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	16%	+2.2
Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

19%

#91 / 103

Executive chef

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
Menus, dish sheets and food cost. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	38%	+6.8
Orders, suppliers and waste. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	28%	+4.5
Pass, plating and service pace. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	10%	+2
Lead the brigade, shifts and conflicts. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Cook on the line and correct doneness. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	15%	+2.4
Hygiene, audits and the house’s name. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low