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international tariffs

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The international tariffs, taxes, or duties that must be paid on a particular class of import or export materials.

international tariffs — the international tariffs, taxes, or duties that must be paid on a particular class of import or export materials. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 68.49/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including ship pilot dispatcher, and Freight Forwarders.

Category: knowledge › wholesale and retail sales SCI: 68.49/100 Also known as: import-export tariffs, import-export taxes, international levies, international tariffs on transported goods, international cargo duties, international duties

Occupations that require international tariffs

Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

ship pilot dispatcher · 🤖 4.7/10
Freight Forwarders · 🤖 7.9/10

Frequently asked questions

What is international tariffs?

The international tariffs, taxes, or duties that must be paid on a particular class of import or export materials.

What category of skill is international tariffs?

ESCO classifies international tariffs under the knowledge category, specifically in the wholesale and retail sales subcategory.

Is international tariffs an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 68.49/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.

Which jobs require international tariffs?

In our catalogue, 2 occupations list international tariffs as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ship pilot dispatcher, Freight Forwarders.

How transferable is international tariffs between industries?

ESCO tags international tariffs as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is international tariffs the same as import-export tariffs?

Yes — international tariffs is also known as import-export tariffs, import-export taxes, international levies, international tariffs on transported goods, international cargo duties, international duties, import-export levies, or international taxes. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn international tariffs?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands international tariffs and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.