Customs Brokers

Also Called: Corporate Licensed Broker, Customs Broker

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$43,790

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Customs Brokers do

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.

  • Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
  • Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
  • Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Time Pressure

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Laser fax machine
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Automated commercial environment software ACE
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Electronic data interchange EDI software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
administrative services
customer service
Safety and Government
law and government

Education

  • 45% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 20% Post-secondary certificate
  • 20% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Customs Brokers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Travel Agents

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Buyers & Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Persistence
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Customs Brokers across the country typically make.

$21.05 / hour
$43,790 /year

Entry Level

$36.38 / hour
$75,670 /year

Median Level

$59.48 / hour
$123,710 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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