DHL

Customs Clearance Broker


PayCompetitive
LocationDoha/Ad Dawḩah
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: DPDHGLOBALAV254634ENGLOBALEXTERNALAVATURE

      Customs Clearance Broker

      Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

      DHL Global Freight Forwarding Qatar has an opening for a Customs Clearance Broker where you will ensure that the clearance operation runs smoothly i.e. that the shipments are pre-cleared, or post cleared in a timely manner and complies with the regulatory and customer requirements through the preparation of appropriate freight documentation and relevant customs clearance authorities. Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

      In this Customs Clearance Broker position

      • You will classify goods according to tariff coding system.
      • You will examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
      • You will pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments and pay charges, fees, or taxes.
      • You will prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
      • You will oversee business processes and sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.
      • You will clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
      • You will coordinate logistics or other business operations.
      • You will calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments and calculate data to inform organizational operations.
      • You will stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
      • You will update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.
      • You will request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
      • You will coordinate regulatory documentation activities and advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
      • You will advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
      • You will monitor or trace the location of goods and monitor inventories of products or materials.
      • You will confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.
      • You will obtain documentation to authorize activities.
      • You will post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.
      • You will quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.
      • You will estimate costs of goods or services.
      • You will obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.
      • You will arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.
      • You will inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.
      • You will advise others on financial matters and negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
      • You will maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.
      • You will apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
      • You will submit financial applications and develop business relationship.
      • You will provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.
      • You will prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges and prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.
      • You will suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products and advise others on business or operational matters.
      • You will insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.

      Now, here’s what we need from you


      • Good knowledge of imports/exports documentations
      • Good Knowledge of imports/exports procedures
      • Knowledge of the industry, working areas and stakeholders - shipping lines, CFS, transporters
      • Extensive knowledge of customs requirements
      • Results driven and attention to details
      • High degree of written, verbal and organizational skills
      • Diligent attention to details

      We offer:


      • Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
      • Possible further career development
      • Competitive salary

      Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

      We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

      About the company

        We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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