Customs
About this organisation
Every year, Customs has to process over 700 million declarations. It is not possible to assess all of these manually. Because of the scale of our work, we use algorithms in many of our processes and in multiple enforcement areas. This helps us process these large numbers and make decisions.
For example, Customs uses algorithms when building risk profiles. These algorithms, together with other signals, determine, for example, which consignments are checked. In the Algorithm Register, we are open and transparent about the algorithms we use. We indicate for what purpose we do so. And what data the algorithms use. In time, you will find all relevant algorithms used by Customs in the Algorithm Register. There you can read for each algorithm:
- what it does,
- what data or (special) personal data it uses,
- what risks there are and how Customs addresses them.
https://www.overdedouane.nl/onderwerpen/algoritmes
Algorithm descriptions
- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks of non-compliance with the licensing requirement for fluorinated greenhouse gas products entering or leaving the European Union (vi...Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 19:08 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs and its enforcement partners select goods for control based on risk. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and calculates whether or not there is a risk of non-compliant food of non-animal origin.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:57 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs and its enforcement partners select goods for inspection based on risk. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are risks of non-compliant products.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:56 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to check that non-commercial pet animals have passed their mandatory health checks in order to be allowed to enter the Union territory. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and selects all relevant consignments.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:54 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Detect risks on active substances of veterinary drugs without registration in customs declarations
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on customs declarations and risks. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks of compliance with the registration requirement for importing active substances for m...Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:53 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of non-compliance with the licensing requirement for ozone-depleting substances entering or leaving the Europe...Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:52 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to always ascertain what the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has determined as to what destination the consignment may receive. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and selects all relevant shipments.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:51 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risks. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there is a risk that goods entering or leaving the European Union via the Netherlands violate the Environment Act.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:49 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs and its enforcement partners select goods for control on a risk-based basis. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are risks of non-compliant non-veterinary feed, feed materials and feed additives.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:48 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on customs declarations and risks. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks of compliance with the authorisation requirement for importing veterinary medicines.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:46 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select clients for controls based on risk. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are risks in bringing fireworks consignments into the European Union.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:44 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Detect risks in customs declarations for compliance procedures for transport of dangerous goods
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This algorithm helps Customs to select clients for controls based on risk. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are risks in the entry and exit in the European Union of the Transport of Dangerous Goods.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:42 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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Detect risks in customs declarations for authorisation duty on hazardous substances in equipment
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks when importing certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment entering the European Union (via the Netherlands...Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:41 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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- Detect risks in customs declarations to check compliance with the authorisation requirement for chemicals covered by the REACH regulation.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:39 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for control based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks of importing and exporting chemicals intended for use as drug precursors.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:36 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Detect risks in customs declarations when complying with import and export procedures of chemicals
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Detect risks in customs declarations regarding compliance with import, export procedures of chemicals covered by the PIC Regulation.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:35 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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Detect risks in customs declarations for compliance with import and export ban of Mercury Regulation
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for control based on risks. Among other things, it uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks of exporting and importing substances listed in the Mercury Regulation in customs declarations.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:33 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for control based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and assesses whether or not there are increased risks of export and import illegal waste shipments in customs declarations.Read moreLast change on 2nd of April 2025, at 12:31 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of non-compliance with the licensing requirement for weapons and ammunition entering or leaving the European Union (via the Nether...Read moreLast change on 27th of March 2025, at 15:26 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on customs declarations and risks. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of compliance with the licensing requirement for drug imports.Read moreLast change on 27th of March 2025, at 15:26 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for control based on customs declarations and risks. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of bringing in raw materials (precursors) or mixtures that can be misused for the illegal manufacture of explosives.Read moreLast change on 27th of March 2025, at 15:25 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and looks at whether or not there are increased risks of importing and exporting opium act drugs for which an exemption has been granted.Read moreLast change on 17th of December 2024, at 10:56 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of non-compliant or dangerous devices (GPS and GSM jammers) or fixed installations and radio equipment entering the European Union through t...Read moreLast change on 17th of December 2024, at 10:04 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of import, export and transit of torture equipment in customs declarations.Read moreLast change on 10th of December 2024, at 12:40 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Detecting tax risks of inaccuracies in customs declarations on origin and provenance of goods
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties and VAT).Read moreLast change on 10th of December 2024, at 12:26 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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Detecting risks in customs declarations on compliance with licence obligation of cultural goods
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of compliance with licensing requirements for cultural goods entering or leaving the European Union via the Netherlands.Read moreLast change on 10th of December 2024, at 10:17 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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- This algorithm helps Customs select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of goods entering or leaving the European Union via the Netherlands infringing intellectual property rights.Read moreLast change on 10th of December 2024, at 8:57 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and looks at whether or not there are export penalty risks in customs declarations.Read moreLast change on 10th of December 2024, at 8:43 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Detecting tax risks in customs declarations regarding the levying and collection of sales tax
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties and VAT).Read moreLast change on 10th of December 2024, at 7:53 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties and VAT).Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 15:34 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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Detect tax risks in customs declarations regarding anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed
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This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and duties (including anti-dumping and counter...Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 15:02 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0- Publication category
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of inaccuracies in customs declarations.Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 14:36 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs select goods for inspection based on customs declarations and risks. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of compliance with the registration requirement for importing active substances for making medicines.Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 14:10 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for control based on customs declarations and risks. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of money laundering and terrorist financing for cash and valuables entering or leaving the European Union.Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 14:05 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties ...Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 14:01 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties ...Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 13:57 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties ...Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 13:42 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs select goods for inspection based on customs declarations and risks. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are any increased risks that could indicate the export of stolen vehicles from the European Union.Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 13:21 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of inaccuracies in the declarations for the purpose of determining correct financial measures and levies (including import duties ...Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 13:17 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are increased risks of export and transit of strategic goods in customs declarations.Read moreLast change on 9th of December 2024, at 11:56 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- This algorithm helps Customs to select goods for inspection based on risk. It uses declaration data from companies and considers whether or not there are risks of inaccuracies in the declarations.Read moreLast change on 28th of February 2024, at 12:29 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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