ATLAS Import

ATLAS Import is an electronic customs clearance solution offered by FORMAT Software Service GmbH, a German software company specialising in foreign trade, customs management, and logistics automation. It is designed to help importers, customs departments, freight forwarders, and international trading businesses manage import declarations and communicate electronically with German customs authorities through the ATLAS (Automatisiertes Tarif- und Lokales Zollabwicklungssystem) platform. The solution forms part of FORMAT's broader FORMAT-IVEAS software suite, which automates import procedures from customs declaration to the release of goods. Its key features include electronic import declarations, automated customs data processing, communication with German customs authorities, import status monitoring, and digital document management. It supports different customs procedures, including standard and simplified declarations, customs warehousing, inward and outward processing, and the handling of relevant customs documentation. The platform also integrates with ERP and warehouse management systems, allowing businesses to transfer product and transaction information automatically, reducing duplicate data entry and processing errors. Its integration with ATLAS and the ZELOS communication system enables businesses to exchange customs documents, respond to enquiries, and submit additional information electronically.