Import-Export Clerk

Overview

Import-Export Clerks arrange the clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and the shipment of cargo for export.

Day-to-day

• examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released
• records customs clearance requirements and authorises collection of cargo
• calculates storage and clearance charges and bills customers
• receives details of outgoing cargo, and arranges bookings of freight space and collection of goods from customers
• provides information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods.

Considerations

• stressful.