Use cases
Define the business question before selecting the data
Useful projects begin with a specific country, product, period and decision. Each use case should be matched to the fields actually available.
Evidence before access
Start with a defined scope
- 01
Specify the question
Choose the country, import or export direction, period and product scope.
- 02
Review available fields
Use a sample and its data dictionary to confirm what the dataset can support.
- 03
Select delivery
Choose an offline report, structured file, online workflow or approved API connection.
Direct answer
Can customs data identify every company in a market?
No. Coverage and party fields vary. Samples and source notes should be reviewed before drawing conclusions.
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