Job Description

Import Customs Clerk


Processing a range of customs entries (homeuse, bond, bond removals ) for FCL shipments

§ Dealing with general enquiries from importers concerning all areas relating to customs procedures, i.e. tariff classifications, duty rates, licence and any other documentation requirements

§ Liaise with colleagues internally on a daily basis regarding clearance & delivery of shipments

§ Calculate Duty/Vat costs

§ Duty/vat reclaims

§ Cover FCL clearances at Thamesport and all LCL clearances when a member of staff is on holiday or off sick

§ Knowledge of chief (CNS), Destin8, Multifreight, multished

§ Must be a team player but also able to work on own initiative to meet tight deadlines.

KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

§ Sea freight Clearance/NCTS (T1) declarations
§ Knowledge of Customs procedures, Rules and Regulations
§ Due Diligence & care when completing all customs entries