Description
Import export specialists have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
international commercial transactions rulesembargo regulationsvalue-added tax lawinternational import export regulationsinternational businesstextile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materialswaste and scrap productstobacco productsclothing and footwear productsteamwork principlesmachine toolscommunication principleslive animal productssugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery productshousehold productselectronic and telecommunication equipmentICT software specificationsmeat and meat productsimport export regulations of dangerous chemicalsmultimedia systemswatches and jewellery productsanimal health rules of distribution of products of animal originwood productsregulations on substanceshardware, plumbing and heating equipment productsfish, crustacean and mollusc productsindustrial toolsexport control principlesbeverage productsmachinery productsnational regulations on handling cargoagricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed productspharmaceutical productsglassware productselectrical household appliances productsflower and plant productsprotective measures against the introduction of organismsfurniture, carpet and lighting equipment productsfootwear industrycoffee, tea, cocoa and spice productsfood hygiene rulesdairy and edible oil productstypes of coffee beansclothing industryfood and beverage industryoffice equipmentcomputer equipmentoffice furniture productsmining, construction and civil engineering machinery productsconstruction productsinternational regulations for cargo handlingagricultural equipmenthides, skins and leather productstypes of aircraftgeneral principles of food lawregulations for international transportationperfume and cosmetic productsexport regulations of dual-use goodstextile industry machinery productstypes of maritime vesselschemical productsfruit and vegetable productsmetal and metal ore products
Practical Skills
apply import strategiesbuild rapport with people from different cultural backgroundsensure customs compliancespeak different languagesapply for refundshandle quotes from prospective shippersmonitor merchandise deliverymanage import export licensescreate import-export commercial documentationplan transport operationsperform clerical dutiesmeet deadlinescommunicate with shipment forwardersfile claims with insurance companiesapply conflict managementhave computer literacyarrange customs documentsadminister multi-modal logisticsapply export strategiescreate solutions to problemsarrange customs inspectionhandle carriersapply regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beveragesperform market researchperform import of commoditieswrite work-related reportsperform export of commoditiesabide by business ethical code of conductsinvestigate manufacturing facilitiescommunicate with customers