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Confirmation/verification of received shipment documents.

Advising on additional information /documents required.

Confirmation of invoices to ensure values tally with customs valuation for similar items.

Confirmation and advice on HS Codes to be used for Asycuda system data entries.

Ensure documents in files are correct and in order.

Giving clients estimates of duties and taxes if required.

Registering customs entries for all regimes- Export, Imports, Warehousing, Transit, and Trans shipments.

Preparing the required clearance documents for Port Clerks.

Follow up with URA, and other government agencies for approval of entries and other permits respectively.

Advising company and clients in respect to declarations.

Ensure timely resolving of declaration issues with authorities.

Attend meetings and forums especially those related to Customs Documentation.

Assist on preparation of bonds registration and cancellation documents.

Ensure verification clerks have all required documents for clearance of cargo

Assist to sort out any tariff dispute by the customs officers during clearance and clarification on declaration in case it’s required.

Advise the Operations, ICX and sales team on the customs procedures, clarifications, duty tariff codes that might be required by the client.

Advice management on the correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations to help realize growth.