Description
The legal regulations that govern the import of goods in a country.
Alternative labels
customs rules
customs legislation
customs statutes
excise and duty regulations
excise and duty rules
excise and duty statutes
excise and duty legislation
customs regulations
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Customs law is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Customs officer: Customs officers combat the importation of illegal goods, firearms, drugs or other dangerous or illegal items while checking the legality of items brought across national borders. They are government officials who control the documents to ensure entry criteria and custom laws are complied with and control if the custom taxes are paid correctly.
Optional knowledge
Customs law is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Legal policy officer: Legal affairs policy officers research, analyse and develop policies related to the legal sector and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.
Dangerous goods safety adviser: Dangerous goods safety advisers inspect and make transport recommendations in line with the European regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods. They may advise on the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea and air. Dangerous goods safety advisers also prepare safety reports and investigate safety infringements. They provide individuals with the procedures and instructions to follow during the loading, unloading and transporting of these goods.
Lawyer: Lawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent their clients in a variety of settings such as courts and administrative boards. They create arguments on behalf of their clients for lawsuits in different contexts with the aim of finding a legal remedy.
References
- Customs law – ESCO