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Job Description

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5011.01

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Tasks for “Import Export Clerk”

Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.
Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.
Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
Complete customs paperwork.
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
Keep records of goods dispatched or received.
Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.
Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods.
Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance.
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.

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