Carry out customs clearance practices

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIA4052A, 'Carry out customs clearance practices'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Determine the appropriate terms of trade of a consignment

1.1 Determination is made of the correct terms of trade

2Interpret the rules of origin for preference claim goods within the Customs Act 1901 and Custom Tariff Act 1995

2.1 Schedule 1 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 is consulted

2.2 Determination is made as to whether goods are the produce or manufacture of a preference country in accordance with the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff Act 1995

2.3 Determination is made as to whether the goods qualify for preferential treatment under free trade agreements or other preferential trade agreements

2.4 Determination is made as to whether direct shipment requirements in the Customs Act 1901 have been met

3Interpret concessional rates of duty in Schedule 4 to the Customs Tariff Act 1995

3.1 The relevant tariff concession order is interpreted

3.2 The relevant by-law is interpreted

3.3 The correct treatment code or reference code for concessional entry of goods is applied

4Interpret special provisions relating to anti-dumping measures within the Customs Act 1901 and the Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1995 and related legislation

4.1 Determination is made as to whether interim dumping duty applies to the goods

4.2 Determination is made as to whether interim countervailing duty applies to the goods

4.3 Determination is made as to whether dumping duty applies to the goods

4.4 Determination is made as to whether countervailing duty applies to the goods

4.5 Interim dumping duty security amount is calculated

4.6 Interim or dumping duty payable is calculated

4.7 Accuracy of the duty calculation is verified

5Interpret industry assistance provisions

5.1 Duty concession AusIndustry assistance schemes are applied to the goods

5.2 Determination is made as to whether the goods comply with the requirements of the scheme(s)

6Apply the relevant rate of duty to the goods

6.1 The importer and seller are identified

6.2 The relevant contract and commercial invoice are identified

6.3 The terms of trade relevant to the contract are identified

6.4 Situations where there is insufficient reliable information are identified

7Determine availability of customs duty refunds, rebates and remissions

7.1 The documents are examined for completeness

7.2 The circumstance giving rise to the refund, rebate or remission opportunity is identified

7.3 The relevant Customs Regulation and reason code is determined

7.4 The time frames within which refunds are available is determined in accordance with the regulations

7.5 The refund application or Version 2 of the import declaration is prepared

8Interpret and apply the Security and Temporary Import Provisions of Customs legislation

8.1 The transaction giving rise to the Temporary Import and/or Security undertaking is established as conforming to the requirements of the Customs Act 1901and Regulations

8.2 Application forms are completed and lodged in accordance with Customs Regulations

9Calculate and advise on drawback claims and advise on TRADEX procedures

9.1 Receive import and export documents sufficient to prepare claim

9.2 Determine that the claim is made within prescribed time frames

9.3 Drawback claim is prepared and calculated in accordance with a Customs approved method

9.4 Situations suitable for TRADEX registration are identified

10Apply dispute resolution procedures

10.1 Customs internal appeal procedures are exhausted

10.2 The circumstance giving rise to the dispute is identified in accordance with the Customs Act 1901

10.3 Any Customs demands are identified within the legislation

10.4 Requirements for payment under protest are determined

10.5 Time frames within which action must commence are determined

10.6 Requirements for the referral to a court of Competent Jurisdiction are determined

10.7 Provisions relating to forfeiture, seizure and condemnation of goods are reviewed

11Determine the situations under which Customs may impose penalties

11.1 Determine the offence that has been committed

11.2 Determine if it is a strict liability offence

11.3 Determine appropriate time frames within which penalties may apply and demand may be made

12Calculate FOB value, applying currency conversion and factorisation principles

12.1 The components that constitute the price paid or payable are identified

12.2 Terms of trade relevant to the invoice are identified

12.3 Currency used is identified

12.4 Adjustments are identified

12.5 Additions and subtractions to price are made

12.6 Costs against goods are apportioned using factorisation

12.7 Applicable rate of exchange is applied

12.8 FOB value field on entry/declaration is completed

12.9 Calculations are checked for accuracy and verified as required

12.10 Completed documentation is retained by relevant personnel in the enterprise in accordance with the requirements of Customs and related legislation and workplace procedures

12.11 Relevant documentation is passed on to the client


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIA4052A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI41610 - Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
  • TLI41610 - Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)