Customs officer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for customs officer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for customs officer is 43203 (Border services, customs, and immigration officers), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
43203
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 43203 covers
Border services, customs, and immigration officers administer and enforce laws and regulations related to immigration, customs and border crossing. They are employed by government agencies.
| Unit group | 43203 — Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Border services and customs officers
- Conduct interviews, using inspections and information-seeking techniques, at border points as part of primary and secondary inspections for immigration, food, plant and animals, and customs program functions
- Inspect baggage to detect undeclared merchandise, or contraband
- Inform manufacturers and shippers of customs and laws and procedures
- Observe fabrication of articles affected by customs laws and conduct appraisals
- Board carriers arriving from foreign countries to determine nature of cargo to ensure compliance with customs and commerce laws
To use NOC 43203 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 43203 →
Other job titles under NOC 43203
- Customs inspector
- Immigration examining officer
- Border services officer (BSO)
- Immigration agent - government services
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 43203, one of these may fit better:
- Customs broker — NOC 13200 (Customs, ship and other brokers, TEER 3)
- Customs clerk — NOC 14301 (Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks, TEER 4)
- Licensed customs broker — NOC 13200 (Customs, ship and other brokers, TEER 3)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for customs officer?+
In NOC 2021, "customs officer" is an example title in unit group 43203 — Border services, customs, and immigration officers. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is customs officer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 43203 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does customs officer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 43203 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a customs officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 43203 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says customs officer but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 43203. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.