
Michael Page Portugal
Customs Clearance Assistant
Porto
July 3, 2025
Full-time
18700 EUR
We are seeking a meticulous Customs Clearance Assistant to join a logistics team in the business services industry.
This role is based in Porto and requires expertise in customs clearance processes and related documentation.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established, medium-sized organization operating within the business services industry.
With a focus on logistics, they provide comprehensive solutions tailored to their clients' needs.
Description
- Analyse documents, verify compliance and relevance of documentation
- Research appropriate customs classification for the goods and code them according to customs codes
- Determine the appropriate customs regime
- Identify, based on the goods and determined code, the required documents for customs authorities
- Verify and implement regulations and standards related to the import/export of the concerned goods
- Determine applicable customs duties and taxes and prepare transit documents
- Input customs declaration into the IT system
- Communicate with the relevant department
- Monitor the inspection process and inform the concerned parties in case of non-compliance
- Apply internal procedures aimed at operational and financial improvement of file processing and client satisfaction
- Record issues to help initiate corrective and preventive actions
- Understand and apply the company's environmental policy in compliance with ISO 14001 certification requirements
- Advise and assist teams in formulating non-conformities and preventive actions
Profile
- Basic knowledge of customs clearance procedures, legislation, and customs techniques
- Basic knowledge of customs law, tax procedures, and general law
- Understanding of rules relating to origin, value, and tariff classification
- Knowledge of INCOTERMS
- Proficiency in IT tools such as Conex
- General knowledge of air, sea, road, and/or multimodal transport techniques
- Operational English and French proficiency
- Strong organisational skills
- Procedural rigor
- Good time management
- Ease with computer tools
Job Offer
- Collaborative work environment in the heart of Porto
- Exposure to the business services and logistics industries