ArcticTARIFF is a comprehensive web-based tariff system for customs-administration authorities in European Union (EU) countries. It consists of five modules:
- ArcticTARIFF - core functionality including e.g. EU-data import, management of national data, query system and duty calculator
- ArcticQUOTA - handling of quota requests and responses
- ArcticSTATISTICS - collection and distribution of surveillance and anti-dumping information
- ArcticEBTI - handling of binding tariff information
- ArcticSMS - specimen management system where Member States consults specimens defined by the European Commission
The system is compatible with EU requirements and provides flexible and comprehensive functionality, also allowing national regulations to be applied. In addition to ensuring compliance with EU requirements, the system offers the following major benefits:
- Computerized duty control. Duty calculations are computerized and validated against the values provided in the declaration.
- Integration of national regulations. Flexible functionality, allowing national duties, restrictions and prohibitions to be applied.
- Web-based duty calculator. The web-based duty calculator provides a powerful tool that allows traders to calculate their total import costs.
- File distribution. The system offers the trader community a flexible interface for downloading TARIC data for use in their own systems.
- Quotas and statistics. The system offers comprehensive functionality for handling quota requests and responses, and for collecting and distributing surveillance and anti-dumping information.
- Stand-alone. The system can be implemented as a stand-alone system, interacting with other systems via an open interface.
- User-friendly. The user interface is easy to understand and the learning curve to use the system is steep.
- Modern technology. All functionality is component-based with a web-based user interface. Both the business components and the web-based user interface are built on modern J2EE technology.
