import export specialist

Import export specialists have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.

The most in-demand skills for this role include embargo regulations, international commercial transactions rules, international business, value-added tax law, international import export regulations, apply for refunds. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives import export specialist a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.