Customs Entry & Compliance Specialist

Brothers International Food, LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Pay transparency

Job summary

Brothers International, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is seeking a full-time Customs Coordinator to manage the import process from start to finish. You will file ISFs, prepare and self-file customs entries, classify products, and ensure shipments clear on time and in full compliance.

If you know ACE/ABI, enjoy solving problems, and want to apply trade compliance experience to our company, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of customs or trade compliance experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Hands-on fluency with ACE/ABI; solid knowledge of CBP rules, HTS, and INCOTERMS.
• Experience with ITACS and FDA exam procedures; familiarity with air freight, LCL/FCL.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customs entries (CBP Form 7501) through the Magaya ABI system so import shipments are released on time.
• Classify imported products under the U.S. HTS; determine duties and identify tariff reductions.
• Coordinate ISF information with vendors and update ERP with ISF details, container numbers, and bills of lading.
• Compile and review import documents, including invoices, cargo-control papers, and certificates of origin and analysis.
• Audit and process payment of duties, fees, and port charges.
• Track shipments through customs; manage FDA exams and resolve holds quickly to keep costs down.
• Support the logistics team with freight tendering, expediting inbound shipments, and post-entry customs correspondence.
• Lead special projects and continuous improvement of import processes.

Skills

Customs compliance

ACE/ABI proficiency

HTS classification

INCOTERMS

FDA procedures

Air freight awareness

Deadline management

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

International business / supply chain degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Brothers International, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is seeking a full-time Customs Coordinator to manage the import process from start to finish. You will file ISFs, prepare and self-file customs entries, classify products, and ensure shipments clear on time and in full compliance.

If you know ACE/ABI, enjoy solving problems, and want to apply trade compliance experience to our company, we’d like to hear from you.