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Carry out customs clearance practices
Carry out customs clearance practices
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA4052A
TLIA4052A
State Code
D4930
D4930
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2014
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
30/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out customs clearance practices in accordance with Customs and related legislation and workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Determine the appropriate terms of trade of a consignment
- 1.1 Determination is made of the correct terms of trade
2Interpret the rules of origin for preference claim goods within the Customs Act 1901 and Custom Tariff Act 1995
- 2.1 Schedule 1 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 is consulted
- 2.2 Determination is made as to whether goods are the produce or manufacture of a preference country in accordance with the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995
- 2.3 Determination is made as to whether the goods qualify for preferential treatment under free trade agreements or other preferential trade agreements
- 2.4 Determination is made as to whether direct shipment requirements in the Customs Act 1901 have been met
3Interpret concessional rates of duty in Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995
- 3.1 The relevant tariff concession order is interpreted
- 3.2 The relevant by-law is interpreted
- 3.3 The correct treatment code or reference code for concessional entry of goods is applied
4Interpret special provisions relating to anti-dumping measures within the Customs Act 1901 and the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1995 and related legislation
- 4.1 Determination is made as to whether interim dumping duty applies to the goods
- 4.2 Determination is made as to whether interim countervailing duty applies to the goods
- 4.3 Determination is made as to whether dumping duty applies to the goods
- 4.4 Determination is made as to whether countervailing duty applies to the goods
- 4.5 Interim dumping duty security amount is calculated
- 4.6 Interim or dumping duty payable is calculated
- 4.7 Accuracy of the duty calculation is verified
5Interpret industry assistance provisions
- 5.1 Duty concession AusIndustry assistance schemes are applied to the goods
- 5.2 Determination is made as to whether the goods comply with the requirements of the scheme(s)
6Apply the relevant rate of duty to the goods
- 6.1 The importer and seller are identified
- 6.2 The relevant contract and commercial invoice are identified
- 6.3 The terms of trade relevant to the contract are identified
- 6.4 Situations where there is insufficient reliable information are identified
7Determine availability of customs duty refunds, rebates and remissions
- 7.1 The documents are examined for completeness
- 7.2 The circumstance giving rise to the refund, rebate or remission opportunity is identified
- 7.3 The relevant Customs Regulation and reason code is determined
- 7.4 The time frames within which refunds are available is determined in accordance with the regulations
- 7.5 The refund application or Version 2 of the import declaration is prepared
8Interpret and apply the Security and Temporary Import Provisions of Customs legislation
- 8.1 The transaction giving rise to the Temporary Import and/or Security undertaking is established as conforming to the requirements of the Customs Act 1901and Regulations
- 8.2 Application forms are completed and lodged in accordance with Customs Regulations
9Calculate and advise on drawback claims and advise on TRADEX procedures
- 9.1 Receive import and export documents sufficient to prepare claim
- 9.2 Determine that the claim is made within prescribed time frames
- 9.3 Drawback claim is prepared and calculated in accordance with a Customs approved method
- 9.4 Situations suitable for TRADEX registration are identified
10Apply dispute resolution procedures
- 10.1 Customs internal appeal procedures are exhausted
- 10.2 The circumstance giving rise to the dispute is identified in accordance with the Customs Act 1901
- 10.3 Any Customs demands are identified within the legislation
- 10.4 Requirements for payment under protest are determined
- 10.5 Time frames within which action must commence are determined
- 10.6 Requirements for the referral to a court of Competent Jurisdiction are determined
- 10.7 Provisions relating to forfeiture, seizure and condemnation of goods are reviewed
11Determine the situations under which Customs may impose penalties
- 11.1 Determine the offence that has been committed
- 11.2 Determine if it is a strict liability offence
- 11.3 Determine appropriate time frames within which penalties may apply and demand may be made
12Calculate FOB value, applying currency conversion and factorisation principles
- 12.1 The components that constitute the price paid or payable are identified
- 12.2 Terms of trade relevant to the invoice are identified
- 12.3 Currency used is identified
- 12.4 Adjustments are identified
- 12.5 Additions and subtractions to price are made
- 12.6 Costs against goods are apportioned using factorisation
- 12.7 Applicable rate of exchange is applied
- 12.8 FOB value field on entry/declaration is completed
- 12.9 Calculations are checked for accuracy and verified as required
- 12.10 Completed documentation is retained by relevant personnel in the enterprise in accordance with the requirements of Customs and related legislation and workplace procedures
- 12.11 Relevant documentation is passed on to the client
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Information on relevant aspects of customs clearance practices may include:
the structure and application of anti-dumping laws in Australia
differences between the Tariff Concession and By-law and other industry assistance initiatives
the use of the Penalties and Infringement Notice Scheme
the various forms and functions of securities and temporary importations
recovery of shortpaid duties
the procedures for 'Payments Under Protest'
Customs Act 1901 and regulations as they relate to refunds, remissions and drawbacks
'Seizure', 'Forfeiture and 'Condemnation' as it relates to customs clearance practices
requirements for preferential treatment of goods under free trade agreements and other preferential trade agreements
Assistance schemes include:
Tradex Scheme which provides for an upfront exemption from customs duty and taxes on imported goods intended for re-export or to be used as inputs to exports
Enhanced Project By-law Scheme (EPBS) provides duty concessions on eligible goods used in major projects
Tariff concession order refers to:
Part 1 of the Schedule of Concessional Instruments published by the Australian Customs which lists goods covered by item 50 of Schedule 4
By-law refers to:
instruments issued to the 4th Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 items as published by the Australian Customs
Interim dumping, dumping and countervailing duty:
have the meanings contained in Section 269T (Definitions) of the Customs Act 1901
Interim duty security amount may include:
any duty collected under Section 42 of the Customs legislation on any duty payable under the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1995
Other concessional schemes may include:
Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS)
Quota
New developments in border clearance operations may include:
regulations
processes
systems
technology
types and packaging of goods
Information on new developments in border clearance operations may be obtained from:
internal networks such as: own team, staff in other departments, support staff, managers, training staff, etc.
external networks
bulletins, journals, magazines, books, etc.
internet websites
internal and external training programs
Ways of learning skills and knowledge required for new developments in border clearance operations may include:
external training programs
internal training programs
reading independently
coaching in the workplace
online learning on a computer
networking with relevant internal and external contacts
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
clients
agents
relevant authorities and institutions
management representatives
Documentation and records may include:
Customs and related legislation
other regulatory requirements pertaining to customs clearance functions
relevant sections of the Australian Customs Manual
dumping commodities register
manifests, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, authorised weighbridge certificates, and special clearances
internal documentation used for customs clearance functions
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
workplace procedures and policies
client instructions
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
Customs and related legislation pertaining to customs clearance functions
privacy legislation
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations
equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Information on relevant aspects of customs clearance practices may include:
the structure and application of anti-dumping laws in Australia
differences between the Tariff Concession and By-law and other industry assistance initiatives
the use of the Penalties and Infringement Notice Scheme
the various forms and functions of securities and temporary importations
recovery of shortpaid duties
the procedures for 'Payments Under Protest'
Customs Act 1901 and regulations as they relate to refunds, remissions and drawbacks
'Seizure', 'Forfeiture and 'Condemnation' as it relates to customs clearance practices
requirements for preferential treatment of goods under free trade agreements and other preferential trade agreements
Assistance schemes include:
Tradex Scheme which provides for an upfront exemption from customs duty and taxes on imported goods intended for re-export or to be used as inputs to exports
Enhanced Project By-law Scheme (EPBS) provides duty concessions on eligible goods used in major projects
Tariff concession order refers to:
Part 1 of the Schedule of Concessional Instruments published by the Australian Customs which lists goods covered by item 50 of Schedule 4
By-law refers to:
instruments issued to the 4th Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 items as published by the Australian Customs
Interim dumping, dumping and countervailing duty:
have the meanings contained in Section 269T (Definitions) of the Customs Act 1901
Interim duty security amount may include:
any duty collected under Section 42 of the Customs legislation on any duty payable under the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1995
Other concessional schemes may include:
Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS)
Quota
New developments in border clearance operations may include:
regulations
processes
systems
technology
types and packaging of goods
Information on new developments in border clearance operations may be obtained from:
internal networks such as: own team, staff in other departments, support staff, managers, training staff, etc.
external networks
bulletins, journals, magazines, books, etc.
internet websites
internal and external training programs
Ways of learning skills and knowledge required for new developments in border clearance operations may include:
external training programs
internal training programs
reading independently
coaching in the workplace
online learning on a computer
networking with relevant internal and external contacts
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
clients
agents
relevant authorities and institutions
management representatives
Documentation and records may include:
Customs and related legislation
other regulatory requirements pertaining to customs clearance functions
relevant sections of the Australian Customs Manual
dumping commodities register
manifests, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, authorised weighbridge certificates, and special clearances
internal documentation used for customs clearance functions
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
workplace procedures and policies
client instructions
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
Customs and related legislation pertaining to customs clearance functions
privacy legislation
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations
equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
selecting and using the technology required to carry out customs clearance practices
determining and identifying offences and applicable time frames
applying procedures for compliance with Customs and related legislation
conducting calculations and appropriate adjustments undertaken as part of routine customs clearance operations
recognising and dealing with routine issues that may arise during customs clearance operations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
selecting and using the technology required to carry out customs clearance practices
determining and identifying offences and applicable time frames
applying procedures for compliance with Customs and related legislation
conducting calculations and appropriate adjustments undertaken as part of routine customs clearance operations
recognising and dealing with routine issues that may arise during customs clearance operations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W936 | TLI41610 | Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator) | Qualification |