Customs Entry Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Trystum Sourcing Specialists seeks a Customs Entry Clerk (Entry Writer) in Orlando, FL to handle brokerage-style entries and related documentation on-site. The role supports the full brokerage lifecycle, including HTS classification, ISF data, and ACE/ABI workflow for a confidential client within a private logistics operation.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in customs entry or forwarding, proficiency with ACE/ABI or similar platforms, and strong communication with CBP, carriers and customers.

Qualifications

• 1–3 yrs customs entry, import docs or forwarding experience; strong logistics/trade grads considered.
• Working knowledge of entry types, HTS, valuation, ISF, PGA.
• ACE/ABI or CargoWise/Descartes/Magaya/SmartBorder experience.
• High accuracy at high-volume processing; strict compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/transmit informal and formal entries in ACE/ABI from invoices, AWBs, B/Ls, packing lists.
• Verify values, quantities, origin, HTS, Incoterms, importer/consignee data.
• Apply HTS classifications and escalate high-value items to the LCB.
• Enter and track related data sets for broker review.
• Monitor ACE messages, holds, exams, releases; update customers and ops.
• Calculate/bill duties, taxes, MPF/HMF, Section 301; reconcile with accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Logistics or trade graduates considered

Tools

ACE/ABI

CargoWise/Descartes/Magaya/SmartBorder

Job description

Customs Entry Clerk (Entry Writer) — Orlando, Florida
$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