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Jean Fanfan Argant
Customs Broker,
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional Customs Broker with15 years of firsthand shipping experience managing import and export cargo. Strong grasp of laws governing global trade, restrictions and tariffs. Additional strengths producing accurate reports and comprehending regulatory documents and statements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs Broker
Acierie D'haiti S.A
Haiti, Haiti
07.2005 - 04.2022
- Calculated daily exchange rates and taxes due for goods and commodities.
- Lawfully cleared merchandise through customs per client and government requirements.
- Maintained customer bond and power of attorney records in case of emergencies.
- Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents and rulings upon clients' requests.
- Lead facilitator for customer issue resolution related to service performance and cargo issues.
- Determined harmonized tariff classifications by referencing tariff schedules outlined by national and international government officials.
- Verified rejected cargo and advised on steps to take for avoiding repeat denial.
- Reviewed international and domestic invoices for [Type] and [Type] cargo shipments.
- Stayed abreast of regulatory changes impacting customs enforcement and other import-impacted agencies.
- Provided colleagues and direct reports with management and performance reviews.
- Provided expert advice on [Location] laws, describing government requirements for transporting imported goods.
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes.
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
- Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment.
- Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations.
Education
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Ecole Superieur D'infotronique D'haiti
Port-au-prince, Haiti 05.2001 -
Customs Brokerage Course
Ecole Douaniere
Port-au-prince, HaitiHigh School Diploma -
Lycee Alexandre Petion
Port-au-prince , Haiti 05.2001 -
Skills
Documentation skills
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Timeline
Customs Broker
Acierie D'haiti S.A
07.2005 - 04.2022
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Ecole Superieur D'infotronique D'haiti
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Lycee Alexandre Petion
05.2001 -
Customs Brokerage Course
Ecole Douaniere
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