Customs Brokerage Entry Writer

Rhenus Group; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Group in McDonough, GA is seeking a Customs Entry Specialist to prepare and process entries in line with CBP regulations. You will review shipment documents and verify data before submission.

You will research HTS classifications, coordinate with customers and brokers, track shipments, and maintain audit-ready records while escalating issues to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience processing customs entries per CBP rules.
• Ability to verify IOR, origin, valuation, and tariff data.
• Strong documentation review and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs entries per CBP regulations and internal procedures.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import docs for accuracy.
• Verify IOR, country of origin, valuation, and tariff classification prior to submission.
• Research HTS classifications and identify duties, taxes, and trade requirements.
• Handle complex entries and resolve classification or documentation issues.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, brokers, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor entry status and take corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Maintain audit-ready records and escalate compliance concerns as needed.
• Provide updates to customers and internal stakeholders on entry status.

Skills

CBP regulations

Import docs review

HTS classification

Attention to detail

Tools

HTS Schedule

Brokerage software

Job description

• Prepare and process customs entries in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and internal compliance procedures.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and other import documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify importer of record (IOR), country of origin, valuation, terms of sale, tariff classification, and other entry data prior to submission.
• Research and apply Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and identify applicable duties, taxes, fees, and trade requirements.
• Independently handle more complex customs entries and use sound judgment to identify and resolve classification, valuation, documentation, or admissibility issues.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, freight forwarding teams, customs brokers, overseas offices, and internal operations to obtain missing information and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor entry status and shipment releases, identify problem files, and take timely corrective action to prevent delays, storage, or other avoidable costs.
• Support compliance with applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements and other import regulations, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready entry records and supporting documentation.
• Escalate unresolved compliance concerns, documentation discrepancies, or operational risks to management as appropriate.
• Provide professional and timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders regarding entry status and customs-related issues.
• Work closely with Brokerage and Operations teams to maintain a high level of customer service and operational accuracy.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.