Customs Broker

Description

Coordinates the import and export of products or commodities into and out of a country, arranges clearance of these products, and advises individuals and companies about international trade, entry procedures, valuation, classification and duties, biosecurity requirements, tariffs and taxes.

Description

This unit group covers Clerical and Administrative Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Clinical Coders, Customs Brokers, Facilities Administrators, Production Assistants (Audio, Screen or Live Performance), Production Coordinators (Audio, Screen or Live Performance), Radio Dispatchers, Strata Managers, Survey Interviewers and Union Organisers.

Tasks include

• Provides organisations with information and paperwork to ship their goods out of the country, and helps businesses import goods successfully by clearing customs
• Provides information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods, and calculates storage and clearance charges
• Ensures compliance with biosecurity and other requirements
• Arranges permissions, licences or other approvals to ensure the smooth importation of particular types of goods