Position: Customs Declaration Staff
Department: Logistics / Import-Export
Work Location: Duc Nhuan Ward (formerly Phu Nhuan), Ho Chi Minh City
Salary: Negotiable at interview
Job Description
- Handle customs clearance procedures for import-export goods, specializing in industrial chemical products.
- Ensure goods are cleared quickly and accurately, in full compliance with customs regulations and chemical-specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit electronic customs declarations (via the ECUS system) for industrial chemical import-export shipments.
- Check and verify documentation (invoice, packing list, bill of lading, C/O, MSDS, chemical safety data sheets, etc.) prior to declaration.
- Determine the correct HS codes for each chemical item and calculate import duties, VAT, and related fees.
- Handle procedures for chemical import licenses and chemical declarations in accordance with regulations from the Ministry of Industry and Trade / Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (for chemicals subject to specialized management or classified as hazardous).
- Liaise directly with customs authorities, ports, warehouses, and specialized inspection agencies to resolve issues as they arise.
- Track and update clearance progress, coordinating with relevant departments (warehouse, purchasing, sales) to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Handle cases involving cargo inspection, red/yellow channel classification, or requests for additional documentation.
- Stay updated on new customs regulations and chemical management laws, including restricted/prohibited chemical lists.
- Maintain and manage customs records and chemical declaration files in accordance with regulations.
Requirements
- College/University degree in Logistics, Import-Export, Chemistry, International Economics, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in customs declaration, preferably with experience handling chemical goods or dangerous goods (DG cargo).
- Proficient in electronic customs declaration software (ECUS).
- Strong understanding of import-export procedures, tariff schedules, HS codes, and especially regulations on chemical declaration and management (chemical management decrees, restricted chemical production/trading lists).
- Knowledge of MSDS and hazardous chemical classification is a strong advantage.
- Customs declaration professional certificate is a plus.
- Ability to read English documents related to logistics/chemicals.
- Careful, detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and capable of handling situations flexibly.
- Good communication and negotiation skills for working with customs and relevant authorities.
Benefits
- Negotiable salary based on capability and experience, discussed at interview.
- Performance-based bonuses and 13th and 14th-month salary.
- Full social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance as per regulations.
- In-depth training in customs declaration and chemical management practices.
- Professional, stable working environment with long-term career opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates please send your CV to: hang.ta@ngocson.vn
Or contact the hotline: 028 3842 4028 for more details.