Customs Specialist Resume

A customs specialist work at an airport or a port and ensures that people entering or exiting the country have the legal permission to do so. Their main duty is to check paperworks and goods that are brought in or taken out of the country. Since it is a uniformed job, knowledge of rules governing tax, and country's import and export formalities is essential to apply for the job. These professionals look out for violations in immigrations, tax issues, and smuggled goods. When applying for a customers specialist position, check that your resume has mentions ability in inspecting cargo, paperworks, and processing various documents.

Customs Specialist Resume Example

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Travis Fernando
1234 East 69 Street
West Van Buren, Chicago,
Illinois, 60697
Email: travis.fernando1@gmail.com

Career Objective:

Looking for a customs specialist position with state government to apply my knowledge of import and export in ensuring no contraband and criminal background people enter into the country.

Summary of Skills:

• Experienced in handling customs duties and responsibilities
• Outstanding understanding of Customs regulations
• Familiar with the import/export process and customs brokerage
• Ability to liaised with local and government authorities
• Skilled in assessing the value of imported merchandise
• Expert in working with computer
• Remarkable problem-solving and communication skills

Work Experience:

Customs Specialist
SISL Group, Chicago, Illinois
March 2012 - Present

• Examine and appraise merchandise and accompanying documentation
• Request laboratory testing to be performed on merchandise if needed
• Determine duty and taxes on imported merchandise
• Interview importers and cross-check their background
• Identify and report evidence of fraud and violation of copyright, trademark, and marking laws
• Issue to deny permission on the release of imported merchandise
• Appraise seized and unclaimed merchandise for public auction

Senior Customs Analyst
Aetrok Systems, Chicago, Illinois
June 2010 - February 2012

• Inspected cargo for restricted items
• Document and ensured shipments are compliance with customs rules
• Categorized shipments as per tariff coding system
• Collaborated with customs agents for easy passing of merchandise through customs
• Prepared goods for shipment and estimated insurance and tax to be paid
• Checked and ensured containers have the same materials as listed on invoices
• Assisted state attorneys in preparing case for trails against customs violations

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Trade & Business
  ABC University, Chicago, Illinois
  2009

Reference:

On request.