Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a Customs Entry Coordinator to join their office in Ipswich.
• Work as part of a team reporting to a Team Leader, Supervisor or Customs Department Manager.
• Signing of documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients.
• Recognise client commercial invoice(s) and packing list(s) extracting data as necessary to complete import CDS declarations and export CHIEF declarations.
• Liaising with importers and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for the preparation of import entries.
• Aiding clients on the classification of goods and their importance.
• Entering details onto specialised Customs software including CDS, CNS, Destin8, NCTS, NES etc.
• Allocating the correct licences depending on type of goods being imported.
• Application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate and will assist with any appeals that may arise.
• Be fully conversant with import Customs regulations, whilst keeping up to date with changes as they occur.
• Inform customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other Customs related matters.
• Preparation and/or handling of necessary import documentation, including T-documents, EUR1's, Certificates of Origin (CofO), CHED's, COI's and other cargo control documents, as well as discharge process of T-documents etc.
• Liaise with Port Health or Customs officials in areas such as document checks, goods quarantine etc.
• Ensuring the highest standards of customer service, ensuring customs entries are completed on time.
• Customs compliance within the team .
• Data accuracy in filling in details of the consignments