Join Maersk as a Customs Declarant in Le Havre, France. In this full-time role, you will prepare and submit accurate import and export customs declarations, ensuring full regulatory compliance while supporting smooth operational flows.
Requirements
Experience in customs clearance, ideally as a Customs Declarant.
Good knowledge of French and EU customs regulations, import/export procedures, tariff classification, customs valuation, and origin rules.
Knowledge of CONEX or similar customs software is an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
Mandatory language requirements: French and English are required.
Skills & Responsibilities
Customs regulations: Apply knowledge of French and EU customs regulations to ensure accurate import and export declarations.
Documentation check: Review commercial invoices, packing lists, and transport documents for data accuracy and compliance.
CONEX software: Manage customs declarations and related activities efficiently using internal systems and CONEX.
Communication: Liaise with customers, operations teams, and French Customs authorities to resolve discrepancies and handle controls.
Potential transition routes: People from logistics administration or freight forwarding roles may bring transferable documentation and transport coordination skills, alongside meeting the mandatory French and English language requirements and customs experience.
Job description
Join Maersk as a Customs Declarant
Are you an expert in customs formalities who takes pride in handling every file accurately and on time? As part of our Customs team, you will help keep import and export flows smooth and compliant.
Your mission Ensure accurate, timely and compliant customs declarations while supporting smooth operational flows and maintaining a high level of customs compliance.
Your responsibilities
Prepare and submit import and export customs declarations in accordance with applicable customs regulations
Check commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, certificates of origin and other supporting documentation
Ensure the correct application of HS classification, customs value, origin, Incoterms and customs procedures
Review declarations before validation to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance
Manage customs declarations and related activities in CONEX and our internal systems
Follow up on customs clearance files and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
Communicate with customers, operations teams and authorities regarding customs formalities
Handle requests and controls from French Customs and provide the required supporting documents
Identify potential compliance issues and escalate them when necessary
Maintain proper documentation and archiving of customs records
Contribute to the monitoring of customs activities and operational KPIs
Work closely with the Customs Team Leader and your colleagues to ensure timely and compliant clearance
Your profile
Experience in customs clearance, ideally as a Customs Declarant
Good knowledge of French and EU customs regulations
Good understanding of import/export procedures, tariff classification, customs valuation and origin rules
Knowledge of CONEX or similar customs declaration software is an advantage
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage priorities and meet operational deadlines
Good communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
French and English are required.
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