Customs Expert

About the role

Maersk is looking for a Customs Expert to handle finished product import customs clearance and coordinate with customs brokers and consultants. The role covers classification, compliance, audits and reporting, and acts as the key customs contact for Import Operations, I-Trade, Customs Compliance, Finance/Tax teams and external brokers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate import customs clearance, evaluate legislative and financial requests from brokers, manage missing/excess/damaged goods, returns, scrap and re-exports, and renew the annual customs Letter of Attorney.
• Manage HTS classification for new products, verify duty and tax rates, prepare Customs/Unit Price Letters and maintain customs master data.
• Follow the TAREKS inspection process, manage medical device registration with the Ministry of Health, track customs penalties and monitor changes in Turkish customs legislation.
• Control declarations, attachments and A.TR certificates, run quarterly spot checks on 10 declarations and prepare regular customs reports.
• Act as the main customs contact and resolve customs issues quickly.

Required profile

• Around 5 years of proven experience in customs operations and import processes, preferably in logistics or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of customs legislation, import declarations and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of customs duties, taxes, pricing and performance metrics.
• Valid Turkish Customs Broker Assistant License (B-License) preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Proficiency in English.
• Data-driven, analytical mindset and stakeholder management skills in a matrix organisation.