Classify goods according to tariff coding system.

Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.


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

Oversee business processes.


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

Pay charges, fees, or taxes.


Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.



Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.

Coordinate logistics or other business operations.


Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.

Calculate data to inform organizational operations.


Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.

Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.


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

Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.


Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.

Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.


Monitor or trace the location of goods.

Monitor inventories of products or materials.


Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.

Obtain documentation to authorize activities.


Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.

Pay charges, fees, or taxes.


Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.

Estimate costs of goods or services.


Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.

Obtain documentation to authorize activities.


Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.

Coordinate logistics or other business operations.


Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.

Advise others on financial matters.


Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.

Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.


Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.

Develop business relationships.


Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.

Submit financial applications.

Researched, designed, and managed e-commerce plans.

Negotiate rates

Oversee product inventory and sales numbers

Promoted products

Bookkeeping

Training