NOC 13200 — Customs, ship and other brokers

TEER 3 · Intermediate (high school and/or job-specific training) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Customs brokers clear goods through customs and to their destination on behalf of importer and exporter clients. Shipbrokers buy and sell cargo space on ships and buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients. This unit group also includes other brokers who negotiate commercial transactions, logistics or other services, not elsewhere classified, between parties on behalf of clients. They are employed by customs, ship or other brokerage establishments or may be self-employed.

Main duties

Customs, ship and other brokers

Prepare and process import/export documents and other forms on behalf of clients according to customs regulations, laws and procedures
Sign import/export documents on behalf of client, using power of attorney
Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods and bonds to cover duty goods
Quote duty and tax rates on commodities for clients
Provide advice to clients on export and import restrictions, tariff systems, letters of credit, insurance requirements and other custom related matters
May represent client before administrative tribunals or in other dealings with government officials.

Shipbrokers

Buy and sell cargo space on ships on behalf of individuals, companies and governments
Consult trade publications and other sources to provide information to clients on available cargo space, destinations, rates and departure locations and times, and arrange ship charters for clients
Negotiate rates and terms and prepare contracts and other papers
Buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients
Inspect vessels, explain features and negotiate price when purchasing or selling for clients
Arrange for insurance coverage for cargo or for ships
Arrange for registration and licensing of ships.

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