Customs in the Robotics & Automation Industry

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Customs Solutions for the Robotics & Automation Industry

Compliant and efficient clearance for smart machinery and automated systems.

In the robotics and automation sector, customs complexity rises with every embedded sensor, software module, and mechanical assembly. Whether you're importing industrial robots, vision systems, or AI-enabled machines, staying ahead of trade regulations, classification codes, and export controls is essential.

At ALS Customs Services, we help automation suppliers, integrators, and manufacturers move goods across borders with precision—ensuring faster clearance, full regulatory alignment, and seamless delivery to production sites.

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Key Customs Challenges for the Robotics & Automation Industry

  • Robotics systems combine mechanical, electrical, and software components.
  • Incorrect HS codes lead to misdeclarations or delays.
  • Software-controlled features may shift the classification entirely.
  • Some robots and AI systems are dual-use and require licences.
  • Surveillance, motion control, or precision targeting can trigger restrictions.
  • Export controls are especially strict for non-EU shipments.
  • Safety-critical machines must meet conformity standards.
  • Missing Declarations of Conformity (DoC) result in border holds.
  • Electrical and EMC testing requirements vary by market.
  • Complete systems may include separate imported modules.
  • Customs value must reflect the correct pricing structure.
  • Discrepancies in invoices or licensing fees complicate entries.
  • Customs delays affect on-site deployment and integration timelines.
  • Robots and machines often need precise delivery coordination.
  • Missed windows increase costs and frustrate end client

The impact? Delayed installs, licence violations, and reputational risk.

Why Robotics Innovators Choose ALS

How ALS helps Robotics Innovators

Tech-first classification expertise

We understand how robots are built—and how they should be cleared.

Dual-use & licensing support

Avoid regulatory risk with export control compliance.

Conformity check automation

We flag gaps in CE/UKCA documentation before goods move.

EU & UK-wide coverage

Strategic support at borders and industrial delivery hubs.

ALS helps robotics and automation companies clear goods quickly and compliantly—so innovation never stalls.

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Latest Customs Updates in the Robotics & Automation Industry

EU CN for Robotics & Controls

Product classification system for industrial automation goods.

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EU Dual-Use Regulation (2021/821)

Export controls for AI systems and advanced robotics.

Dual-Use Rules
CE Marking for Robotics Systems

Mandatory safety compliance for robotics and industrial machines.

CE Marking
UKCA Marking for Machinery

Post-Brexit conformity for UK-bound automated systems.

UKCA Guidance
EU Machinery Safety Regulation (2023/1230)

Safety rules for placing intelligent machinery on the EU market.

Machinery Regulation

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