Customs Clearance Broker

Job Description

Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is the logistics provider of the world with over 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group’s air, ocean and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Connecting People. Improving Lives.   

Currently, we are seeking for Customs Clearance Broker. In this role, the successful candidate will need to ensure that the clearance operation runs smoothly i.e., that the shipments are pre-cleared, or post cleared in a timely manner and complies with the regulatory and customer requirements through the preparation of appropriate freight documentation and relevant customs clearance authorities. If you feel that you are the right person, keep reading & discover the positive impact you can make and build a fantastic DHL career! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
• Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
• Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
• Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.
• Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
• Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
• Calculate data to inform organizational operations.
• Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
• 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.
• Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.
• 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.
• Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.
• Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.
• Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
• Submit financial applications.
• Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.
• Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.

Job Qualification:

• Knowledge of imports / exports documents
• Good knowledge of imports exports / procedures
• Knowledge of the industry, working areas and stakeholders – shipping lines, CFS, transporters
• Extensive knowledge of customs requirements
• Results driven and attention to details
• High degree of written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Diligent attention to details

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance Benefits

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html