Customs Brokerage Entry Writer

Rhenus Group; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Group in Miami, FL is seeking a Customs Entry Specialist to handle CBP-compliant entries and import documentation.

You will verify IOR, country of origin, valuation, tariff classification, and coordinate with customers, carriers, brokers, and overseas offices to ensure accurate and timely shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience with CBP regulations and import compliance.
• Proficient in HTS classification and duty calculation.
• Attention to detail and file accuracy for entry documentation.
• Strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process CBP customs entries per regulations.
• Review import docs for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify IOR, origin, valuation, tariffs before submission.
• Research HTS classifications and applicable duties.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, brokers, and offices.
• Monitor entry status and take corrective action to avoid delays.
• Support PGA compliance and other import rules.
• Maintain audit-ready entry records and docs.
• Escalate compliance concerns to management.
• Provide updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Brokerage and Operations to ensure service.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customs compliance

Import documentation

HTS classifications

Broker coordination

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or related

Tools

CBP software

Tariff classification databases

ERP systems

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.
• 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.