Job Responsibilities
- Accurately calculate import duties, surtaxes, VAT, and other related charges for all imported goods.
- Prepare and review customs documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Apply correct tariff classifications using appropriate sections, headings, and Harmonised System (HS) codes in line with Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) standards.
- Interpret and apply Customs Notes, General Rules for Interpretation (GRIs), and Statutory Instruments (SIs) when classifying products.
- Determine and coordinate all necessary import permits and licenses for applicable products through relevant regulatory bodies.
- Stay updated with the latest Statutory Instruments (SIs), customs regulations, and industry requirements affecting importation of goods.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and proactively communicate changes in trade laws to the procurement and logistics teams.
- Support procurement officers by verifying product descriptions, specifications, and country-of-origin details for import planning.
- Maintain up-to-date databases of tariff codes, duty rates, and import compliance documentation.
Skills and Abilities
- At least 3 years' hands-on experience in import logistics, customs administration, or tariff classification, preferably a Clearing Agent in the FMCG or retail sector.
- Solid understanding of Zimbabwean customs procedures, HS coding system, and import/export regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, customs systems (ASYCUDA World), and general ERP systems.
- Certification in customs compliance or tariff classification will be an added advantage.
