What this code covers
Clearing and forwarding agents carry out customs clearing procedures and ensure that insurance, export/import licenses and other formalities are in order. Their tasks include: a) carrying out customs clearing procedures for exports or imports; b) ensuring that insurance is in order; c) ensuring that export/import licenses and other formalities are in order; d) signing and issuing bills of lading; e) checking import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classifying goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system. Examples of occupations classified here: Clearing agent, Forwarding agent, Logistics and warehouse officer, Shipping agent, Processor, Declarant