AEB Customs Management vs DutyDeclared

AEB Customs Management is a cloud platform for managing import and export customs processes through web and API access. Filing modules automate declarations for one or multiple countries and connect with a host system. A customs warehouse module creates administrative records and audit reports while supporting stock balancing, tracking, and reconciliation. Broker collaboration includes API data exchange, data enrichment, and status and result overviews. Product classification can be automated or manual and provides customs tariffs from more than 150 countries. Origin and preferences tools calculate preferential origin and manage supplier declarations. AEB describes SAP ECC and S/4HANA integration across public-cloud, private-cloud, and on-premises systems. Listed capabilities include declaration filing, HS classification, compliance records, API access, sanctions screening, and multi-country coverage. AEB says its German-operated data centers are ISO 27001 certified and describes redundant systems, encrypted offsite tape backups, firewalls, anti-malware, and recurring penetration tests. Pricing starts at €129/mo; the named plan is quote-based, with components usable separately or together.

DutyDeclared is a cloud-based platform for preparing, validating, managing and submitting UK customs import declarations to HMRC through the CDS API. It extracts structured information from invoices, packing lists, export declarations and transport documents to populate declaration fields. Its Quick Editor lets users review uncertainties and edit HS codes or VAT, with totals syncing automatically. Validation checks fields against current trade regulations and flags risks related to UK/EU compliance, origin, value and documents.

Users can submit declarations to HMRC CDS, receive status notifications, track submissions, maintain audit trails and make amendments. AI assists with document extraction and HS commodity code classification, but users must review and verify its suggestions. The platform integrates with HMRC CDS through the official API using OAuth 2.0 and offers API access for third-party integrations. The free tier advertises 10 entries each month. Starter costs £250 a month and offers a 14-day trial; Professional costs £850 a month. Enterprise pricing is custom. The platform is aimed at importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders and trade teams.