Customs entry clerk

Trystum Sourcing Specialists; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Trystum Sourcing Specialists is seeking a Customs Entry Clerk (Entry Writer) for its Miami and Orlando operations. The role handles entry transmission, HTS classification, and ISF/PGA data for broker review, with opportunity to advance toward licensed broker status.

You will process Type 01/11/321 entries in ACE/ABI, verify data accuracy, and coordinate with CBP, carriers and customers while maintaining compliance and high-volume accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in customs entry, import docs or forwarding.
• Knowledge of entry types, HTS structure, valuation, ISF, PGA.
• ACE/ABI or CargoWise/Descartes/Magaya/SmartBorder experience.
• High accuracy at volume and ability to work at pace.
• Excel/Outlook proficiency; clear communication with CBP, carriers, customers.
• Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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; escalate ambiguous 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 customer/carrier status and documentation inquiries.
• Maintain 19 CFR 163 / CTPAT recordkeeping.

Skills

Customs entry knowledge

ACE/ABI experience

HTS/valuation/ISF knowledge

Excel/Outlook

Multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or

Education

Logistics or Trade degree

Tools

ACE/ABI

CargoWise

Descartes

Magaya

SmartBorder

Job description

Customs Entry Clerk (Entry Writer) - Maimi & Orlando

$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