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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.

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23 tasks21 core, 2 supplemental
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Code
13-1041.08SOC 2018: 13-1041

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21 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.Core taskTask 15945Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.Core taskTask 15946Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  3. Task 3. Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.Core taskTask 15936Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.Core taskTask 15942Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  5. Task 5. Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.Core taskTask 15932Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Classify goods according to tariff coding system.Core taskTask 15941Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.Core taskTask 15933Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.Core taskTask 15924Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.Core taskTask 15944Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.Core taskTask 15926Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.Core taskTask 15934Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.Core taskTask 15930Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Monitor or trace the location of goods.Core taskTask 15937Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.Core taskTask 15940Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.Core taskTask 15939Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.Core taskTask 15928Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.Core taskTask 15925Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.Core taskTask 15929Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.Core taskTask 15943Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.Core taskTask 15927Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.Core taskTask 15935Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  22. Task 22. Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.Supplemental taskTask 15931Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017
  23. Task 23. Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.Supplemental taskTask 15938Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2017

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