Customs Entry Clerk

Trystum Sourcing Specialists; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Zusammenfassung

Trystum Sourcing Specialists in Los Angeles and New York seeks a Customs Entry Clerk to handle routine and complex entries under a licensed broker, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will coordinate with CBP, carriers, and customers, prepare ISF/PGA data, manage ACE/ABI duties, and pursue growth from Entry Clerk to Licensed Customs Broker with training support.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 yrs customs entry or import docs experience; strong logistics grads considered.
• Working knowledge of entry types, HTS structure, valuation, ISF, PGA.
• ACE/ABI or CargoWise/Descartes/Magaya/SmartBorder experience.
• High accuracy at high-volume processing; ability to meet same-day clearance pace.
• Proficient with Excel/Outlook; effective communication with CBP and carriers.

Aufgaben

• Prepare/transmit informal and formal entries (Type 01, 11, 321/86) in ACE/ABI.
• Verify values, quantities, origin, HTS, Incoterms, importer/consignee data.
• Apply automated HTS classifications; escalate high-value items to the LCB.
• Prep ISF and PGA data sets for broker review.
• Enter and track ATA Carnets, TIB and in-bond movements.
• Monitor ACE messages, holds, exams, releases; update customers and ops.
• Calculate/bill duties, taxes, MPF/HMF, Section 301; collect DDU/DAP.
• Reconcile with accounting; field inquiries from customers/carriers.
• Maintain 19 CFR 163 / CTPAT recordkeeping; flag anomalies.

Kenntnisse

Entry types knowledge

HTS structure

ISF

PGA

High accuracy at volume

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Ausbildung

Logistics/trade degree or diploma

Tools

ACE/ABI

CargoWise

Descartes

Magaya

SmartBorder

Jobbeschreibung

Customs Entry Clerk (Entry Writer) — Los Angeles (LAX) & New York (JFK) two people

$55,000 – $65,000/yr · Full-time, on-site · Confidential client (same company)

About the Opportunity

• Privately held, CTPAT-certified international logistics company with in-house brokerage at JFK, MIA, ORD and LAX
• Owned ECCF/HUB, CFS and bonded warehouse operations; on-site CBP; automated HTS classification; direct ACE/ABI
• Production role under a Licensed Customs Broker; clear path toward LCB

What You'll Do

• Prepare/transmit informal and formal entries (Type 01, 11, 321/Type 86) in ACE/ABI from invoices, AWBs, B/Ls, packing lists
• Verify values, quantities, origin, HTS, Incoterms, importer/consignee data
• Apply/confirm automated HTS classifications; elevate ambiguous or high-value items to the LCB
• Prep ISF and PGA data sets (FDA, USDA/APHIS, FWS, CPSC, FCC) for broker review
• Enter and track ATA Carnets, TIB and in-bond movements
• Monitor ACE messages, holds, exams, releases; update customers and ops
• Calculate/bill duties, taxes, MPF/HMF, Section 301; collect DDU/DAP; reconcile with accounting
• Field customer/carrier status and documentation inquiries
• Maintain 19 CFR 163 / CTPAT recordkeeping
• Cover ECCF peak flight banks; flag valuation anomalies and restricted-party hits

What You Bring

• 1–3 yrs customs entry, import docs or forwarding experience (strong logistics/trade grads considered)
• Working knowledge of entry types, HTS structure, valuation, ISF, PGA
• ACE/ABI or CargoWise/Descartes/Magaya/SmartBorder experience
• High accuracy at volume; same-day clearance pace
• Excel/Outlook proficiency; clear communication with CBP, carriers, customers
• Plus: ECCF/Type 86 e-commerce; CCS or LCB exam in progress; Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin

Why This Role

• Full brokerage lifecycle inside an owned facility with LCBs and CBP on-site
• Growth path: Entry Clerk Senior Entry Writer Licensed Customs Broker; LCB exam support
• $55K–$65K base + medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO