The Importer of Record Is Becoming a Data Problem Customs compliance has traditionally been treated as a transaction-level exercise. Classify the product, calculate the duty, file the entry, and retain the records. That model is becoming harder to sustain as customs authorities demand more visibility into the companies, products, and supply chains behind each import. The shift is especially visible in the United States. Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” signed June 3…