Customs Brokers
Code: 13-1041.08Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Broker
CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)
Corporate Licensed Broker
LCB (Licensed Custom Broker)
LCB (Licensed Customs Broker)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
- Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
- Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Automated commercial environment software ACE
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Electronic data interchange EDI software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Safety and Government
law and government
Business
administrative services
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
order or arrange things
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Perseverance
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Customs Brokers
Salaries for a Customs Brokers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Customs Brokers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Customs Brokers include: Automated commercial environment software ACE, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Electronic data interchange EDI software, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Customs Brokers professionals across diverse sectors.
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