Position: Import Customs Clerk
Location: Witham
Work Hours: Monday to Friday (09:00-17:30)
Salary: Up to £30,000 (DEO)
We are recruiting for one of the UK's leading logistics and freight companies that operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and internationally across all trade routes.
We seek an experienced Import Customs Clerk to complement their existing team.
Key Responsibilities for Import Customs Clerk:
Create job files, and accurately enter data into customs software to submit entries promptly
Entering details onto specialised Customs software including CDS, CNS, Destin8, CTS, NES etc
Track and monitor declaration status.
Processing refunds via HMRC
Liaising with importers & (sometimes) exporters and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for import entries.
Allocating the correct licences depending on type of goods being imported.
Inform customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other Customs related matters
Signing/completion of customs documents under a Power of Attorney, on behalf of clients
Calculate and process taxes and duties to be paid by buyers of goods.
Be fully conversant with import Customs regulations, whilst keeping up to date with changes as they occur.
Liaise with Port Health, Border Force of HMRC officials in areas such as document checks, goods quarantine etc.
Arrange the release of goods from Customs-approved si...