B-2-1- The customs officer


2-1-1- The customs officer: definition

The customs officer, on behalf of the customer, completes necessary customs formalities in order to achieve customs clearance for export, import or transit.

It is therefore mandatory (see our freight forwarder page). The customs officer profession was created to provide efficient service to companies. In this way, customs formalities are handled by experts with procedural knowledge.

2-1-2- The role of the customs officer

The customs officer can be in charge to advance the necessary funds to pay the import duties and taxes. The customs officer is compensated for all services carried out. In addition to this compensation, a second payment is made based on percentages collected by customs (duties and taxes, duty deferment). Insofar as the function is to advance funds, the officer allows the customer a cash advance.

2-1-3- The responsibilities of the customs officer

The responsibility and subsequent compensation for customs formalities is accompanied by liability for errors. However, a claim can be made against the client if errors can be attributed to the client.