How do they match: Customs Brokers

  • Air Export Operations Agent
  • Export Operations Agent

  • 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.

  • Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.
  • Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
  • Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
  • Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.
  • Monitor or trace the location of goods.
  • 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.
  • Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
  • Calculate data to inform organizational operations.
  • Coordinate logistics or other business operations.
  • Estimate costs of goods or services.
  • Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Monitor inventories of products or materials.