ONET Occupations » 13-1199.03

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.56)
  2. Listen - People (4.00)
  3. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (3.65)
  5. Use my brain - Data (3.63)
  6. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  7. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  8. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  9. Speak - People (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  4. Writing (3.50)
  5. Speaking (3.50)
  6. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Oral Expression (3.75)
  4. Written Expression (3.62)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  6. Near Vision (3.50)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.63)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.56)
  3. Dependability (4.37)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.19)
  5. Cooperation (4.04)
  6. Self Control (4.04)
  7. Initiative (3.89)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.88)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.78)
  10. Persistence (3.65)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Getting Information (4.52)
  2. Processing Information (4.42)
  3. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.37)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.33)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.30)
  6. Interacting With Computers (4.20)
  7. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.15)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.96)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.96)
  10. Performing Administrative Activities (3.93)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.74)
  12. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.70)
  13. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.67)
  14. Analyzing Data or Information (3.59)
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