Customs Agent

Responsibilities

Performs a basic level of processing and obtaining customs clearance approval for import/export and transshipments of documents, packages, and merchandise in baggage or air freight.

Prepares necessary customs forms to enable import, export, and transshipments procedures to take place in a timely, efficient, and effective manner for consignments arriving/departing via aircraft. Ex. master airway bills, cargo manifests & general declarations, invoices, and other related paperwork. Prepares forms detailing customs duties, tariffs, and taxes/V.A.T. fees to enable timely recovery of costs. Prepares international manifests to ensure responsive and efficient customs clearance is possible. Ensures station's full compliance with country customs and tax laws and in line with FedEx policies, procedures, practices, and rules. Interfaces with customs officials and coordinates customs activities with internal operation employees. Contacts customers for additi...