Automation index
Can AI do a Customs officer’s job?
Controls goods at the border: papers, inspection and fraud.
It measures how much work time can already be saved, not who will lose their job.
IS WORK OVER?
Customs officer
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
#57 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
23% | 28% | +6.4 |
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
19% | 28% | +5.3 |
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 55% | +6.1 |
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Institute civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of those in violation of immigration or customs laws.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
4% | 28% | +1.1 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 33-3051.04 · ESCO/ISCO 3351