Customs Brokers

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.

43 alternate job titles:

Air Export Agent Air Export Operations Agent Air Import Agent Boarding Agent Cargo Agent Cargo Broker Cargo Office Agent Corporate Licensed Broker Customs Agent Customs Analyst Customs and Border Patrol Agent (CBP Agent) Customs Broker Customs Brokerage Agent Customs Brokerage Coordinator Customs Brokerage Entry Writer Customs Brokerage Representative Customs Brokerage Specialist Customs Compliance Analyst Customs Compliance Specialist Customs Consultant Customs Entry Writer Customs House Broker Customs Specialist Entry Writer Export Administrator Export Agent Export Operations Agent Exporter Import Agent Import Coordinator Import-Export Agent Import/Export Administrator Import/Export Agent Import/Export Specialist Importer Importer Exporter International Trade Specialist Licensed Customs Broker Ocean Export Agent Ocean Import Agent Ocean Import Representative Operations Assistant Trade Facilitator
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Salary Information

Customs Brokers: $78,420 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. General
Advise others on logistics topics. General
Pay charges, fees, or taxes. General
Obtain documentation to authorize activities. General
Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers. General
Advise others on business or operational matters. General
Estimate costs of goods or services. General
Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation. General
Advise others on financial matters. General
Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations. General
Calculate data to inform organizational operations. General
Submit financial applications. General
Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. General
Oversee business processes. General
Coordinate logistics or other business operations. Management
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities. Management
Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments. Maintenance
Monitor inventories of products or materials. Maintenance
Develop business relationships. Development
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Automated system for customs data ASYCUDA Compliance software
    Electronic data interchange EDI software Electronic mail software
    Materials requirement planning MRP software Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
    Operating system software Operating system software
    Optical character reader OCR software Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
    SAP Customs Management Project management software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Automated commercial environment software ACE Data base user interface and query software
    Customs records databases Data base user interface and query software
    Parts classification databases Data base user interface and query software
    Tariff databases Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Customs Specialist The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Not Available
      Certified Export Specialist The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Not Available
      Certified Exporter International Import Export Institute Not Available
      Certified ITAR Professional International Import Export Institute Not Available
      Certified Transportation Broker Transportation Intermediaries Association Not Available
      Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer International Import Export Institute Not Available
      Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer International Import Export Institute Not Available
      Certified U.S. Import Professional International Import Export Institute Not Available
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