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The Senior Customs Assessor is responsible for the end-to-end assessment of shipping documentation to ensure full compliance with customs regulations. This role involves analyzing documents, assigning accurate HS codes, and calculating applicable duties and taxes. The Senior Assessor serves as the key liaison between the client and customs authorities, managing permit requirements, addressing inquiries, and securing client approvals to facilitate smooth cargo clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Analyze documents for accuracy and customs compliance, liaising with clients on any discrepancies
· Verify completeness and correctness of all shipping documents to prepare them for assessment
· Classify items using appropriate Harmonized System (HS) codes to determine tariff rates
· Ensure all required pre-shipment permits are obtained prior to processing
· Advise clients on post-import permit requirements
· Calculate total taxes and duties, inform clients of the exact amount, and secure payment approval
· Assess documentation upon receiving client confirmation
· Complete VDD (Value for Duty) information accurately and on time, addressing any customs inquiries
· Provide support across all areas of the logistics department
· Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor or manager
Work experience:
· 3-4 years and more in Logistics Company/ Import Export company
Qualification
· Degree in Logistics/Supplies Management and or in any related fields
· Certificated in Customs Clearance (has renewed customs/Transit License)
· Excellent Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point).
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills
· Attentive to details, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity.
· Able to write clear and concise reports, procedures and quality documents.
· Ability to visit and follow operations physically in customs branch
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative and make decisions.
· High degree of flexibility and responsiveness.
· Able to develop and sustain a network of key contacts.