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Carry out additional customs clearance practices

Carry out additional customs clearance practices

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX5056
State Code
AWK98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out customs clearance practices that are additional to the standard clearance practices, in accordance with the current Australian Customs Act and amendments, as well as relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and workplace requirements. This unit applies to individuals working as a customs broker. Work must be carried out in compliance with relevant customs legislation and workplace requirements concerning customs clearance practices. Work is undertaken in a range of environments, including small to large worksites in the custom broking industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Calculate landed costs
  • 1.1 Documents are examined and factors required to calculate a landed cost are identified from commercial and customs documentation
  • 1.2 Client is contacted to verify contracted rate of exchange required in calculations
  • 1.3 Missing data is identified and rectification processes are initiated
2 Determine eligibility of import transaction for refund, rebate or remission of customs duty
  • 2.1 Transaction documents are examined for accuracy and completeness
  • 2.2 Circumstances giving rise to eligible refund, rebate or remission opportunities are identified
  • 2.3 Relevant reason code is determined from current customs regulations
  • 2.4 Timeframes within which refunds are available is determined in accordance with current Customs Regulations
3 Determine eligibility of import consignments for entry under relevant legislation
  • 3.1 Temporary import is identified and established as conforming to the requirements of the current Australian Customs Act and associated regulations
  • 3.2 Goods are identified as subject to carnet and dealt with in accordance with import requirements
  • 3.3 Goods are identified as a temporary import under event status and dealt with in accordance with import requirements
  • 3.4 Goods are identified as a temporary importation and dealt with in accordance with import requirements
  • 3.5 Application forms for securities relating to temporary imports and/or end use are accurately completed and lodged in accordance with regulator requirements
4 Determine eligibility for and calculate drawback claims, and advise on Tradex Scheme procedures
  • 4.1 Sufficient import and export information to prepare claim is collated
  • 4.2 Eligibility of drawback claim is determined within prescribed timeframes and advice is provided accordingly
  • 4.3 Drawback claim is prepared and calculated in accordance with a customs approved method
  • 4.4 Situations suitable for Tradex Scheme registration are identified and advice is provided
5 Assess goods against export requirements
  • 5.1 Goods subject to export requirements are identified including entry for export, in accordance with the current Australian Customs Act as amended
  • 5.2 Circumstances where export permission is required are identified and required permissions are sought
  • 5.3 Circumstances where export permission is not required are identified
  • 5.4 Relevant export entry is completed and lodged in accordance with legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI860 TLIX5056A Carry out additional customs clearance practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEC37 TLIX0038 Apply customs procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO9 TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking Qualification