Typical Tasks
Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
