Classification Agent (South Asia Hub)

Reporting to the Custom ClearanceSupervisor (South Asia Hub), the incumbentare responsible for classifying accurately the commodities in a shipment in accordance to the national tariff tables, and determining a preliminary assessment of the duties and taxes payable for shipments imported/exported through DHL Express and also supporting Formal and Informal declaration.

Responsibilities:

Classification

.Determine the shipment value in accordance to the local valuation guidelines provided by the local authorities

.Determine and classify the shipment commodities in accordance to the national tariff classifications tables available and/or commercial invoice data, and determining the corresponding duty and tax rates, taking into consideration: (1) Country of origin for preferential treatment (2) Concessions or Exemptions applicable to the shipment commodity or importer/exporter and (3) Applicable customer instructions recorded in the Customer Instruction Database Records.

.Compute a preliminary assessment on the duty and taxes payable to the external agencies (including any additional taxes e.g. countervailing or anti-dumping taxes), and fees or charges payable to DHL

.Overall, prepare accurate and compliance customs data for Customs Formal and Informal entry submission

Data Administration

.Validate and if needed, correct the data elements in the shipment records to ensure that the data elements in the records are in accordance to the approved format and structure acceptable to the regulatory agencies and systems

.Verify and if needed, correctthe shipment details in the shipment record to ensure that the information in the shipment records are in accordance to the information available in commercial documents provided by the customer and/or customer instructions available in DHL's Customer Database Records

Customs & other regulatory agencies.

.Comply with policies, regulations and procedures that have been spelt out by Customs and other government agencies

.In dealings with Customs and other government agencies, project a professional image through conduct that is honest, reliable, and respect for the laws and regulations of the country

Competency

Teamwork:Works cooperatively with others to achieve target and objectives. Accomplishes own tasks in support of team goals and actively offers to help colleagues. Supports group decisions.

Accountability:Acts responsibly. Can be counted on to keep commitments. Complies with the intent of policies, procedures and agreements. Builds others trust in own professionalism, integrity, expertise and ability to get results.

Communication:Provides both verbal and written information in a timely, clear and concise manner. Expresses ideas effectively, adjusting style, tools and mode to the needs of others. Listens attentively, and summarizes or asks questions, when needed, to clarify information.

Requirements:

.At least a GCE O Level

.Minimum 2 years experience working in customs clearance matters within the logistics, international transportation or brokerage industry is required

.Customs certification on Import/Export trade or brokerage related subject is preferred

.Proficient with a computer and typewriting skills

.Class 3 driving license is preferred/advantageous

.The role is required to perform shift work

Working Location:
DHL Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd (South Asia Hub) -121 Airport Cargo Road Singapore 819480