Customs Brokerage Entry Writer

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

People Freight in Pomona, CA is seeking a Customs Brokerage Entry Writer to prepare, review, and submit import entries, ensuring CBP and agency compliance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a customs professional with strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations, tariff classifications, and entry processing to help shipments clear customs accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. customs brokerage or customs entry writing.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import customs entries via ACE/ABI.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading for accuracy.
• Classify products and assign HTS codes.
• Calculate duties, taxes, and import charges.
• Ensure CBP regulations and import requirements compliance.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, importers, carriers, and authorities.
• Identify and resolve entry discrepancies and holds.
• Monitor shipment status and follow up on releases.
• Maintain accurate entry records and documentation.
• Assist with post-entry corrections and requests for information.
• Stay updated with changes to regulations and tariff requirements.
• Provide customers and internal teams with updates on clearance status.

Skills

ACE/ABI processing

HTS classification

Duty calculations

ISF filings

PGA requirements

Data entry

CargoWise

Regulatory compliance

Entry accuracy

CBP regulations

Tools

ACE/ABI systems

CargoWise

Job description

Customs Brokerage Entry Writer | Pomona, CA | Salary up to $65,000

The Customs Brokerage Entry Writer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting customs entries for international shipments, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other applicable government agency requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customs professional with a strong understanding of U.S. import regulations, tariff classifications, and customs entry processing to join an established logistics business and play a key role in ensuring shipments clear customs accurately and efficiently.

• Salary up to $65,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established international freight forwarding business.
• Professional development and opportunities to expand customs brokerage expertise.
• Collaborative working environment within the international logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import customs entries through ACE/ABI systems.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Classify products and assign appropriate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
• Calculate duties, taxes, and other applicable import charges.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and import requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, importers, carriers, and customs authorities to facilitate timely cargo clearance.
• Identify and resolve entry discrepancies, documentation issues, and customs holds.
• Monitor shipment status and follow up on outstanding customs releases.
• Maintain accurate entry records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with compliance reviews, post-entry corrections, and requests for additional information.
• Stay up to date with changes to customs regulations, tariff requirements, and government agency procedures.
• Provide customers and internal teams with updates regarding customs clearance and entry status.

Candidate Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in U.S. customs brokerage or customs entry writing, preferably within an international freight forwarding environment.
• We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable about customs regulations, with the ability to manage multiple entries while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience preparing and filing U.S. import customs entries.
• Knowledge of ACE/ABI entry processing and CBP regulations.
• Experience with HTS classification, duty calculations, and import documentation.
• Familiarity with PGA requirements, ISF filings, and other applicable import compliance procedures.
• Strong data entry, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CargoWise or other customs brokerage software is advantageous.