Import/Export Specialist | Waukesha County Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringService Orientation

Knowledge

TransportationEnglish LanguageAdministrativeLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Written ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionNear VisionSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or proce
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareCompliance softwareElectronic mail softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Computer data input scannersDesktop computersLaser facsimile machinesMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computersTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium13-1041.08	Customs Brokers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Import and export documentation — prepare and process complete filing packages independently for routine shipment types across common trade lanes.
Goods clearance process — coordinate with customs authorities and carriers to move shipments through clearance checkpoints with limited oversight.
Duty and tariff payments — calculate owed amounts and arrange payment on behalf of clients by applying current HTS rates and preferential trade agreements.
Tariff classification — assign accurate HTS codes to moderately complex goods by applying General Rules of Interpretation with occasional peer review.
Powers of attorney — execute and maintain client authorization documents and sign standard filings on behalf of clients within established scope.
Compliance software and supply-chain systems — configure and use logistics and compliance platforms to track shipments and generate required reports.
Import regulations and trade law — interpret regulatory changes from CBP and other agencies and apply them to active client files without supervisory prompting.
Client service orientation — manage a portfolio of client accounts by proactively communicating clearance timelines, holds, and documentation deficiencies.
Problem resolution — identify and resolve common customs holds or documentation discrepancies by coordinating with government officials and clients.
Time management across shipments — prioritize competing filing deadlines for multiple concurrent entries to avoid demurrage or penalty exposure.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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