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Customs Brokers

SOC 13-1199.03

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

Zone 3 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Active Learning

3.2

Monitoring

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.2

English Language

4.1

Clerical

4.0

Law and Government

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Administration and Management

3.4

Geography

3.4

Key Tasks

1Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.

2Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.

3Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.

4Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.

5Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.

Also Known As

Air Export Agent Air Export Operations Agent Cargo Broker Corporate Licensed Broker Customs Agent Customs Broker Customs Brokerage Agent Customs Brokerage Coordinator Customs Brokerage Manager Customs Brokerage Representative