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Clearing and Forwarding Agent

OFO Code: 333101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
333101
Occupation
Clearing and Forwarding Agent
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3331 · Clearing and Forwarding Agents

Official description
Clearing and forwarding agents carry out customs clearing procedures and ensure that insurance, export/import licences and other formalities are in order.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Cargo Agent, Clearing Agent, Forwarding Agent, Shipping Agent, Shipping Agent Coordinator, Commercial Support & Claims Coordinator (Cargo)

  • Signing and issuing bills of lading
  • Ensuring that insurance is in order
  • Ensuring that export/import licences and other formalities are in order
  • Checking import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classifying goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system
  • Carrying out customs clearing procedures for exports or imports

2. Demand status

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