Customs And Excise Officer Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Customs And Excise Officer Do?
Customs and excise officers approve or deny the passage of goods through customs barriers for international business and ensure compliance with consignment legislation. They facilitate communication between import and export trading institutions and government officials, and are responsible for taxation calculation and ensuring payment.
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Where Do I Start?
Import Export Regulations Of Dangerous Chemicals
The international and national legal rules for exporting and importing dangerous chemicals.
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Skills You Need to Become a Customs And Excise Officer
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EssentialImport Export Regulations Of Dangerous Chemicals knowledge
The international and national legal rules for exporting and importing dangerous chemicals.
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EssentialTax Legislation knowledge
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
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EssentialIllegal Substances knowledge
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
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EssentialInternational Import Export Regulations knowledge
Know the principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.
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EssentialInternational Taxation Of Transfer Prices knowledge
The requirements and regulations of the transfer prices of goods and services between legal entities, especially in an international setting.
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EssentialCalculate Tax skill
Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.
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EssentialControl Trade Commercial Documentation skill
Monitor written records containing information related to commercial transactions such as invoice, letter of credit, order, shipping, certificate of origin.
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EssentialHandle Surveillance Equipment skill
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
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EssentialUndertake Inspections skill
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
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EssentialCoordinate Import Transportation Activities skill
Oversee import transportation operations; optimise import processes and service strategies.
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EssentialManage Import Export Licenses skill
Ensure the effective issuing of permits and licenses in import and export processes.
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OptionalRegulations For International Transportation knowledge
Know the relevant regulations and legislation that applies to transportation of national or foreign cargo or passengers to and from different countries via vessels or aircraft.
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OptionalCheck Official Documents skill
Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.
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OptionalComply With Legal Regulations skill
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
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OptionalConduct Research Interview skill
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
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OptionalGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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OptionalHandle Conflicts skill
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
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OptionalMaintain Operational Communications skill
Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation …
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OptionalPatrol Areas skill
Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicate with emergency response organisations.
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OptionalPresent Evidence skill
Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.
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OptionalProcess Payments skill
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay …
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OptionalRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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OptionalHandle Dangerous Goods skill
Transport hazardous materials in a safe manner.
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OptionalPrepare Documentation For International Shipping skill
Understand how to prepare and process official documents for international shipping.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Clients In Terms Of Export Restrictions skill
Inform clients about the export restrictions, which consist of regulations about limitations on the quantity of exported goods imposed by a specific country or government.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Clients In Terms Of Import Restrictions skill
Inform clients about import restrictions such as import tariffs, licenses, quotas, currency restrictions, prohibition and other related regulations.
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OptionalSelect Items For Auction skill
Research and select products to be auctioned.
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OptionalTrain Animals For Professional Purposes skill
Train animals for specific activities in order to help humans carry out their professional tasks.
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