Customs Classification Broker

About the Role

Qureos is seeking a Customs Classification Broker to join our team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for the accurate classification of various types of shipments, including import, export, re-export, transit, and bonded-zone movements, in strict adherence to ZATCA regulations and the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff. The position involves assigning and verifying HS Codes, reviewing documentation, identifying customs restrictions, and supporting the preparation of customs declarations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, technical specifications, catalogues, and other shipping documents.
• Determine and verify the correct HS Code, customs duty rate, and applicable tariff treatment.
• Classify goods according to ZATCA regulations, GCC customs tariffs, and Harmonized System classification rules.
• Verify product descriptions, materials, functions, quantities, weights, values, and countries of origin.
• Identify prohibited or restricted goods and required approvals from relevant government authorities.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, Customs Clearance Specialists, Operations, Warehousing, Customer Service, Safety, and other SDES departments.
• Support customs declarations for import, export, re-export, transit, statistical, and bonded-zone movements.
• Respond to customs classification queries, remarks, inspections, and document requests.
• Request additional technical information when documents are incomplete or insufficient.
• Maintain accurate classification records, supporting documents, and the approved HS Code database.
• Monitor changes to customs regulations, tariff schedules, restrictions, and permit requirements.
• Escalate incorrect descriptions, document discrepancies, prohibited goods, or compliance concerns immediately.
• Maintain the confidentiality of customer information, customs documents, and system credentials.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Customs Clearance Manager.

Authority and Accountability

The Customs Classification Broker has the authority to request additional documents, return incomplete files, place classification activities on hold, and reject unsupported HS Codes. It is imperative that classifications are not made based on assumptions, incomplete information, or misleading product descriptions.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of HS Code classifications.
• Number of customs remarks or rejected declarations caused by classification errors.
• Classification turnaround time.
• Completeness of supporting documents and records.
• Timely updates to the HS Code database.
• Delays, penalties, storage charges, or demurrage resulting from classification errors.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, requiring close collaboration with various internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant customs operations.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role to contribute to our customs clearance operations.