Customs Declarant Officer
2025-09-16T09:33:24+00:00
Hariss International Ltd (Riham)
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Admin & Office
2025-09-22T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Hariss International is hiring a Customs Declarant Officer to carryout the following duties and responsibilities;
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accurate tariff classification, lodgment of shipments
- Perform accurate documentation, customs clearance, processing and timely release of Import and Export shipments from customs custody
- Submitting shipping documents to customs or brokers for customs processing
- Maintain accurate and proper documentation of shipment details in freight system
- Assist in computation, filing, and payment of Bureau of Customs duties and taxes
- Monitor shipment departure, arrival, and clearance statuses to ensure prompt release of shipment
- Expedite release of shipments by following up and coordinating with stakeholders responsible for customs processing
- Coordinate customs clearance status with logistics arm to ensure proper communication of information and timely delivery of each shipment
- Inform logistics arm and clients when a potential demurrage or detention event could occur
- Performs other related activities that may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in BS Customs Administration or supply chain related field
- Professional written and verbal English communication skills are required
- At least (2) year working experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs or Logistics (Import and Export)
- Highly knowledgeable on Customs processes and laws
Key Requirements:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Effective problem-solving ability
- Customer Service skills.
- Reasoning and calculating
- Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
- Embrace continuous learning mentality
- Work independently or in a team environment.
Responsible for accurate tariff classification, lodgment of shipments Perform accurate documentation, customs clearance, processing and timely release of Import and Export shipments from customs custody Submitting shipping documents to customs or brokers for customs processing Maintain accurate and proper documentation of shipment details in freight system Assist in computation, filing, and payment of Bureau of Customs duties and taxes Monitor shipment departure, arrival, and clearance statuses to ensure prompt release of shipment Expedite release of shipments by following up and coordinating with stakeholders responsible for customs processing Coordinate customs clearance status with logistics arm to ensure proper communication of information and timely delivery of each shipment Inform logistics arm and clients when a potential demurrage or detention event could occur Performs other related activities that may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Bachelor’s Degree in BS Customs Administration or supply chain related field Professional written and verbal English communication skills are required At least (2) year working experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs or Logistics (Import and Export) Highly knowledgeable on Customs processes and laws
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Vacancy title:
Customs Declarant Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Hariss International Ltd (Riham)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 22 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Hariss International is hiring a Customs Declarant Officer to carryout the following duties and responsibilities;
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accurate tariff classification, lodgment of shipments
- Perform accurate documentation, customs clearance, processing and timely release of Import and Export shipments from customs custody
- Submitting shipping documents to customs or brokers for customs processing
- Maintain accurate and proper documentation of shipment details in freight system
- Assist in computation, filing, and payment of Bureau of Customs duties and taxes
- Monitor shipment departure, arrival, and clearance statuses to ensure prompt release of shipment
- Expedite release of shipments by following up and coordinating with stakeholders responsible for customs processing
- Coordinate customs clearance status with logistics arm to ensure proper communication of information and timely delivery of each shipment
- Inform logistics arm and clients when a potential demurrage or detention event could occur
- Performs other related activities that may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in BS Customs Administration or supply chain related field
- Professional written and verbal English communication skills are required
- At least (2) year working experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs or Logistics (Import and Export)
- Highly knowledgeable on Customs processes and laws
Key Requirements:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Effective problem-solving ability
- Customer Service skills.
- Reasoning and calculating
- Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
- Embrace continuous learning mentality
- Work independently or in a team environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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