Customs Brokers
Also called: Customs Broker, Import Manager, Customs Compliance Director
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
- Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
- Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
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