# Preference Check

Automated preference check is a critical feature of Dexter that enables businesses to automate the process of determining whether imported goods qualify for preferential treatment under free trade agreements. This feature assigns a preference code (100, 200, 300 or 400) to imported goods based on the country of origin and the presence of a preference declaration or ATR document.

Dexter's highly customizable data extraction feature enables businesses to check the exact wording of the preference declaration to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid potential penalties. This feature saves valuable time and resources, ensuring that businesses can quickly and accurately determine the preferential origin of imported goods.

<figure><img src="/files/rQpS9d1zzx9RkWRGLAAa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Execution Strategy settings to define how trade preferences are checked</p></figcaption></figure>

By automating the preference check process, businesses can ensure compliance with free trade agreements, avoid potential fines or penalties, and streamline their operations. With Dexter's highly customizable data extraction feature, businesses can define custom validation rules to ensure the accuracy and completeness of extracted data.

In conclusion, Dexter's automated preference check feature is a vital tool that enables businesses to ensure compliance with free trade agreements, avoid potential fines or penalties, and streamline their operations. By automating the process of determining the preferential origin of imported goods, businesses can save valuable time and resources, and focus on more value-adding tasks. Dexter's highly customizable data extraction feature provides businesses with greater control over their supply chain and enables them to make more informed decisions regarding their import operations.


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