# Occupation profile — customs and excise officer

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a3ef0728-7540-4676-ad18-cf0a7913b3ce
- **ESCO code:** 3331.1
- **ISCO-08 group:** 3331 — Clearing and forwarding agents
- **O*NET-SOC:** 33-3051.04 — Customs and Border Protection Officers (match: closeMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

Customs and excise officers approve or deny the passage of goods through customs barriers for international business and ensure compliance with consignment legislation. They facilitate communication between import and export trading institutions and government officials, and are responsible for taxation calculation and ensuring payment.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- clearing agent
- customs clearance agent
- shipping agent
- export documentation officer
- customs broker
- customs agent
