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Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite Reviews & Product Details

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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

processing many items at once, some good reports Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

new system implementation can take weeks, customization costs extra, somewhat slow response from the support team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

it manages the filing of FTZ Admissions and Customs Entries in an organized electonic fashion which in turn helps with the productivity and efficiency Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite Overview

What is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Streamline cross-border trade with preparation, filing and visibility solutions for cargo security, customs declarations, and other regulatory mandates with Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite™.

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Product Description

An innovative cross-border trade compliance solution designed to facilitate seamless collaboration between customers, trading partners, and customs authorities. With cutting-edge features, this platform streamlines regulatory compliance processes, expediting the flow of goods and information across borders. Experience heightened efficiency and enhanced regulatory adherence, empowering your business to thrive in the global marketplace.


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Company Website
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Waterloo, Ontario
Twitter
@descartessg
3,197 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,575 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:DSGX
Total Revenue (USD mm)
$486,000,000
Description

Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, track and help improve the safety, performance and compliance of delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world.


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Recent Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite Reviews

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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Descartes/Net CHB has been a very important tool for our business. I highly recommend this product!"
The software for elaborating documents and comunicating with CBP is priceless for my business and Descartes/Net CHB gives amazing service. They alw...
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5.0 out of 5
"I think Descartes is fairly user friendly"
Great customer support. Response to issues are timely.
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Sammy L.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
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It is realiable system to work with. Making easy our transmition of our transaction with US Customs.
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26 out of 27 Total Reviews for Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite

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Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite Pros and Cons

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CUSTOMS BROKER COORDINATOR
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

1. Excellent and Kind Customer Service

The customer service team at NETCHB consistently goes above and beyond to assist with any questions or issues. They are not only highly knowledgeable but also patient and courteous, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free.

2. Efficient Handling of Entry/ISF Submissions

NETCHB has significantly streamlined the process of submitting Entry and ISF documents, which I frequently use. The system is designed to process data quickly and accurately, saving time and reducing the chances of errors. This efficiency has made managing customs paperwork far less tedious and more manageable.

3. Convenient and User-Friendly System

The platform’s intuitive interface and clear navigation make it easy to use, even for those who are new to such systems. Whether it’s accessing specific functions or inputting data, every feature is designed to be straightforward and convenient, enhancing overall productivity.

4. Seamless Integration with Customs Systems

NETCHB’s seamless integration with customs systems greatly simplifies customs clearance operations. This compatibility ensures smooth data transfer and minimizes any potential issues, making the entire process faster and more reliable.

5. Ease of Implementation

Setting up and integrating NETCHB into our workflow was remarkably straightforward. The process was efficient, requiring minimal effort while ensuring everything was fully operational. This ease of implementation has saved time and resources, making the transition stress-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

1. Frequent System Delays

One recurring issue is the frequent delays in system processing. For example, there was a two-hour system delay recently, which led to disruptions in customs clearance operations. These delays have been happening more frequently, and it would be greatly appreciated if measures were taken to improve the system's reliability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

The system accurately reflects updates to the US Customs regulations, HTS codes, allowing for smooth and hassle-free customs clearance operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Affan A.
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Extremely user intuative, easy to navigate & learn the various entry features, etc.

Best part is no hardware required, the web based software makes setting up & running operations a breeze- whether at the home office, relaxing on a remote island far away from civilzation, & even 100 miles offshore in the middle of a tuna bite! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Nothing really! Keep up the great work!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ease of implimentation, & constant/automatic updates allow for complete ease of operations & allows me to focus on the business side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Package/Freight Delivery
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

The system is easy to use, and there are several user guides. The support staff is nothing short of AMAZING. They are like an extension of my team. Even though I ask the same things sometimes, or things I should already know, they are so helpful, polite, and even funny LOL. I know that I can count on them to help me completly and quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

I have not experienced any downsides yet. I know no system is perfect, so we will see how things go. But over the almost year of submitting entries, everything has been smooth and consisely handled. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not sure here. I use the system to process customs entries and pay duty statements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Manufacturing
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Global import/export functions with auto-communication to CBP that makes import and export process extremely effective. The price is also reasonable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

I don't have the downside of the software as the developer team can manage to make the request work with no problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were looking for the self-filing for global 10+2, FTZ, import and export process all inclusive to reduce the cost and Questaweb (currently called Descartes Foreign Trade Zone Management) was our best solution that met all of our requirements with the reasonable price. We have been using the software for more than a decade and are very happy with the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GG
Import Operations Manager
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Is of ease access, the software is very intelligent and shows in a different color if there are items missing, which makes it more easy to wor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Searching for shipments, we use a lot of file numbers from our customers and I would like to see that on the first screen so I can look it up, also, something that will allow me to search it as partial or give me more options, such as an asterisk or percentage icon so it will filter shipments that are similar Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has helped our company with better and easier access to the software and being able to provide a more higher customer service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KJ
Accounting Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

I appreciate Descartes support, they get back to you fairly quickly and help resolve issues in a timely manner. This is important when you are using the program to file Customs entries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Sometimes there are delays but often of out Descartes' control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Descartes helps our small business file Customs entries in a timely manner. The program is user friendly and there is support when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrew P.
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Project Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

QW translates and visualizes CBP responses for human eyes. Tariff insert tools save time when entering entries and admissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

The web page application has occiasional caching issues (old data appearing on screen after updates). There are settign descriptions that are hard to comprehend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Storing product information and entry templates. We also utilize QW accounting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tom F.
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Ease of use, auto fill function is great and convenient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

so far nothing dislike, if there is, then hard to reach customer service

by phone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

customs entry filing are major job, if there is an error in entry, NETCHB always help to solve Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SL
COO
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

It is realiable system to work with. Making easy our transmition of our transaction with US Customs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

I do not haev nothing thath dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Audrey N.
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What do you like best about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

The system is efficient and easy to transistion between screens. The screens are not cluttered with too many applications on each screen.

The knowledge base is helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite?

Replication is made by creating templates rather than copying existing entries or ISF Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes Customs & Compliance Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

n/a Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.