BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Turkmenistan has
introduced artificial intelligence technology to its Single Window
for Export-Import Operations portal, enabling the automation of
several customs administration procedures, Trend reports via the State
Customs Committee of Turkmenistan.
The new functionality became available to users on June 1
through the Trade Bridge platform and allows businesses to identify
commodity classification codes under the Harmonized System, obtain
preliminary information on required permits and calculate
indicative customs duty rates for export and import
transactions.
The project was implemented in cooperation with the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as part of the
country’s efforts to digitalize customs procedures, strengthen
regional connectivity and advance the concept of a smart customs
system.
According to the State Customs Committee of Turkmenistan, the
AI-powered system operates in real time and supports Turkmen,
Russian and English, providing access to a broad range of foreign
trade participants.
The customs service said the technology is expected to simplify
goods classification procedures, reduce customs clearance times,
improve the accuracy of customs duty calculations and enhance
foreign trade statistics. The initiative is also intended to expand
the range of digital customs services available to businesses and
support Turkmenistan's broader customs modernization and digital
transformation agenda.
