Customs Declarant

At King Maritime, we handle international trade with absolute precision. As a Customs Declarant, you will be a vital link in our logistics chain, ensuring that all import and export operations flow seamlessly through regulatory channels. Operating from our Tunis office, you will navigate complex customs frameworks to keep our clients' cargo moving without delay.

🚢 Your Missions: Navigating Compliance & Logistics

Your primary responsibility will be to manage the legal, administrative, and technical aspects of customs clearance. Your daily operations will include:

• Customs Declaration Management: Preparing, drafting, and submitting accurate customs declarations (using the TTN - Tunisia TradeNet platform) for a wide variety of goods, ensuring correct tariff classification (HS codes), origin, and valuation.

• Regulatory Compliance: Keeping fully up to date with Tunisian customs laws, foreign trade regulations, and international maritime procedures to avoid any compliance risks or penalties.

• Liaison & Representation: Acting as the primary point of contact for Tunisian Customs authorities. You will assist during physical cargo inspections and defend King Maritime’s and our clients' interests.

• Documentary Quality Control: Reviewing shipping documents (bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin) to ensure complete accuracy prior to customs submission.

• Problem Solving & Advisory: Proactively resolving any blocks or disputes with customs authorities and advising our internal operations teams on duty optimization and regulatory requirements.

🔎 Candidate Profile

We are looking for a rigorous professional who possesses deep expertise in Tunisian customs mechanisms and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Your Assets:

• Background: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful experience as a Customs Declarant within a shipping agency, freight forwarding company, or international logistics firm.

• Education: Degree in Transport/Logistics, International Trade, Customs Law, or a related field. Holding an official customs declarant certification/license (Agrément) is highly advantageous.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Perfect mastery of Tunisian customs regulations and tariff classification procedures.

  • Hands-on proficiency with the TTN system and specialized logistics software.

  • Strong understanding of maritime shipping terminology and international Incoterms.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work under tight shipping deadlines.

• Languages: Fluency in French and Arabic is mandatory for daily administrative and customs interactions. Professional proficiency in English is essential to collaborate with our international partners and process global shipping documentation.

💼 Why Board King Maritime?

• Reputation: Build your career within a trusted, forward-thinking Tunisian maritime structure known for operational excellence.

• Expert Environment: Work alongside an experienced team of maritime professionals and logistics experts.

• Strategic Location: Join our dynamic office in the heart of Tunis, a primary hub for international trade.

• Rewards: A competitive salary package commensurate with your technical expertise, complete with attractive social benefits.