Customs Brokerage Specialist

ASF; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ASF in Savannah, GA is seeking a customs brokerage professional to manage customs clearance for inbound goods, ensuring adherence to trade regulations and documentation standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in import/export operations. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside effective written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in import/export operations.
• Required knowledge of customs regulations and documentation.
• Preferred ocean import/export experience.

Responsibilities

• Arrange customs clearance for inbound goods.
• Prepare and submit customs documentation.
• Calculate payments for duties and taxes.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Monitor shipments for timely clearance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Customer-focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

We are the Human Standard in Global Logistics. Founded in 1999, with a singular idea: to bring integrity and honor to the freight forwarding market. Today, we are a leader in global logistics and got here because we have stayed true to our core values. We have offices in Mobile, AL, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC

Location

Candidates will be considered in Savannah, GA

Work Schedule

Onsite Monday-Friday

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Arrange customs clearance in all USA ports for all inbound goods for various import customers. The ideal candidate will be able to handle logistics flow from origin to final delivery to ensure maximum efficiency. This position requires working knowledge of customs regulations and compliance documentation. To succeed in this role, you should have organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills (both written and verbal). A customer-focused approach is an essential job function.

Duties

• Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or Harmonized System (HS) codes to determine applicable duties, taxes, and eligibility for trade agreements.
• Prepare, review, and submit customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and import/export declarations.
• Calculate and process payments for duties, taxes, fees, and other charges owed to customs authorities.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, including free trade agreements (e.g., USMCA), anti-dumping duties, sanctions, and partner government agency (PGA) requirements.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and government officials to clear shipments and resolve issues like inspections or discrepancies.
• Monitor shipments for timely clearance, audit entries for accuracy, and handle post-entry amendments or protests for refunds.
• Stay updated on changes in customs laws, tariffs, and regulations; conduct compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Advise internal teams or clients on trade compliance best practices, valuation methods, and special programs (e.g., duty drawback).
• Maintain records for audits and communicate with stakeholders to prevent delays or fines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Ocean import/export experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in import/export operations, customs brokerage, or trade compliance required.