Customs Declarations UK vs eCustoms ABI Software

Customs Declarations UK is a cloud platform for filing Great Britain import and export declarations directly with HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service. It supports GB CDS imports and exports, GB ENS, EU ICS2 entry summary declarations, and NCTS6 T1/T2 transit movements. Guided filing wizards adapt to shipment requirements, while real-time validation flags inconsistencies before submission. Its document-processing system uses OCR and AI to read invoices, packing lists, and transport documents, then drafts supported declarations for human review. API connections can link it with TMS, ERP, and freight software for document intake and drafting. The platform also integrates with CSPs MCP, CNS, and CCS-UK and includes GVMS management. The company offers onboarding, training, and assistance with complex customs scenarios. Pay-as-you-go has no monthly fee, although onboarding charges may apply; subscriptions require at least six months’ notice to cancel. Filing prices vary: EU ICS2 is £4 per declaration, GB CDS is £25, and NCTS6 departures are £15. NCTS6 filings require the customer’s own transit guarantee.

eCustoms ABI Software is a web-based import compliance solution for organizations handling cross-border and foreign-trade requirements. It provides visibility from pre-notification through release, ABI entry, and liquidation, and submits import entries directly to U.S. Customs through ABI. Shipment data is parsed into the required format, while returned information supports shipment tracking and compliance monitoring. The software covers declaration filing, HS classification, duty and tax calculation, and compliance records in a single-country region. Its Integration Module transfers purchase-order data from existing business systems for ABI preparation and transmission; eCustoms says ERP integration can reduce data entry for 3461 release and 7501 entry summary transmissions. Integrations are described for SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, and home-grown or legacy systems. Alerts identify compliance violations for follow-up. Deployment services include project management, analysis, configuration, installation, testing, and training. Pricing is available on request. eCustoms was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Atlanta.