Declaration Officer job at Huaye International Logistics Company Limited

Huaye International Logistics Company Limited is a leading logistics and clearing & forwarding company operating in Uganda. We are seeking to recruit two (2) competent and experienced Declaration Officers to join our professional team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and related shipping documents.
• Accurately classifying goods using the Harmonized System (HS) Codes.
• Lodging import and export entries in the customs system.
• Processing transit documents (e.g., T1), exemptions, and bond cancellations.
• Ensuring full compliance with local customs and tax regulations.
• Liaising with customs officials, port authorities, shipping agents, and clients.
• Resolving tariff disputes, audit queries, and documentation discrepancies.
• Minimizing penalties and delays through proactive issue resolution.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics, Transport and Logistics, or any related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as a Declaration Officer or clearing and forwarding or in a similar role.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in customs declaration systems, particularly ASYCUDA World.
• Strong knowledge of customs laws and trade regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with a professional approach.
• Commitment to continuous self-development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Reviewing invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and related shipping documents.
• Accurately classifying goods using the Harmonized System (HS) Codes.
• Lodging import and export entries in the customs system.
• Processing transit documents (e.g., T1), exemptions, and bond cancellations.
• Ensuring full compliance with local customs and tax regulations.
• Liaising with customs officials, port authorities, shipping agents, and clients.
• Resolving tariff disputes, audit queries, and documentation discrepancies.
• Minimizing penalties and delays through proactive issue resolution.

• Proficiency in customs declaration systems, particularly ASYCUDA World.
• Strong knowledge of customs laws and trade regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with a professional approach.
• Commitment to continuous self-development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics, Transport and Logistics, or any related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as a Declaration Officer or clearing and forwarding or in a similar role.