Escher Taxes, Duties & Compliance is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and de-mystify the complexities of cross-border shipping. As part of Escher's unique software platform that powers first and last-mile deliveries globally, this tool helps postal, retail, courier, and logistics organizations connect with international eCommerce networks, facilitating nearly 1 billion consumer interactions. Powered by Hurricane, the platform enables users, particularly postal services, to accurately identify product classifications, screen for restricted products, screen for denied parties, and provide precise estimates for taxes and duties. This functionality is crucial for mitigating shipping risks, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements, and enhancing cost transparency for customers. By providing a robust suite of compliance tools, Escher Taxes, Duties & Compliance helps improve customer loyalty across the entire supply chain, preventing unexpected landing cost shocks for recipients.

Features & Benefits

• Accurate Product Classification
  • Ensures compliance with the latest customs regulations and emerging security and customs requirements for electronic advanced data (EAD).
• Denied Party Screening
  • Allows users to screen recipients against denied parties lists, identifying organizations, companies, or individuals with whom governments have forbidden business.
• Prohibited Items Screening
  • Verifies that parcels do not contain restricted items, such as animal products or firearms, by utilizing recipient address and product SKU data.
• Taxes and Duties Calculator
  • Provides an estimated final cost of delivery, preventing unexpected landing cost shocks for customers.