Customs Brokers

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Customs Brokers

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To simplify the import and export of commodities, you will be responsible for preparing customs documents and ensuring that shipments comply with all relevant regulations. Find out what the customer owes in customs and taxes, and deal with the related payments.

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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.

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	HIGH
Level of responsibilities	LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	HIGH
Communication with others	HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	LOW

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Characteristics

Competition for this position

Leadership

Physical demands

Exposure to job hazards

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Level of responsibilities

Comfort of the work setting

Critical decision making

Work closely with team members, clients etc.

Communication with others

Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Documenting/Recording Information

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Getting Information

Interacting With Computers

Processing Information

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Areas of Study

Administration and Management

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

Customer and Personal Service

English Language

Geography

Law and Government

Transportation

Degrees

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Learning

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Speaking

Writing