ECustoms - History

History

• 1981 eCustoms founded by Rajiv Manucha. The company posts a profit in its first year of operations.
• 1985 Receives Novell Certification.
• 1986 Implements its first DOS-based import solution on dual processor UNIX system with over 100 users, for the Chrysler Corporation.
• 1987 Designs and implements first DOS-based compliance system (for L-3). eCustoms systems selected for use by colleges training students of international trade.
• 1989 In response to the Harmonized System – or simply Harmonized Tariff System – becoming the new global trade standard, eCustoms introduces its Harmonized Tariff Classification Software. First eCustoms compliance solution installed at Honeywell International. eCustoms expands its operation, increasing its headquarters size five-fold, moving from a 3,000 square foot office to a 15,000 square foot office.
• 1993 U.S. unveils plans to enforce Customs laws in an automated environment; the Department of Defense subsequently hires eCustoms to automate their own compliance system.
• 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect, creating a trilateral trade block between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. eCustoms introduces its first software solution for compliance with new NAFTA regulations.
• 1995 Receives Microsoft Certification.
• 1997 Develops first fully automated, paperless customs clearance process (for Federal-Mogul).
• 1999 Visual Compliance is released, which is to become eCustoms’ headlining software product.
• 2000 eCustoms establishes their U.S. Customs Brokerage operation, and sets up International Trade Consulting division. Receives Oracle Certification.
• 2001 Releases Customs IQ for comprehensive online HTS classification. Receives Citrix Certification.
• 2004 The United States begins modernization of their commercial trade processing system; this eventually becomes the Automated Trade Environment or ACE). eCustoms unveils its customs solution for compliance with these new import/export standards.
• 2005 Releases License Activity Management Solution for controlled goods export licensing. Also releases QP/WP Gateway, ACE e-Manifest, and RNS Online solutions for carriers.
• 2008 Unveils new Traveler & Visitor Solution for expanded ITAR compliance.
• 2010 License solution expanded to include management of Technology (“Deemed Export”) compliance.
• 2011 Unveils expanded Financial Services compliance solution.