Customs Entry Specialist – Compliance & Tariff Coding

DHL Germany; Erlanger (KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

DHL Express in Kentucky is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations governing shipment, documentation, and entry processing, while coordinating entries to U.S. Customs and processing tariffs.

You will classify shipments, verify documents, and work toward release of incoming freight. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• Overtime is required.
• 1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and web-based applications.
• Good oral and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; courteous and clear telephone voice.
• Proficiency on a 10 key calculator.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations.
• Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations.
• Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries.
• Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes.
• Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility.
• Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs.
• May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Examine online commercial invoices and other documents, to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity to ensure correct classification.
• Knowledge of US Customs Regulations regarding Foreign Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills.
• Process shipments through various online portals for submission to FDA and US Customs to obtain proper clearance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Database and web-based applications

Job description

DHL Express in Kentucky is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations governing shipment, documentation, and entry processing, while coordinating entries to U.S. Customs and processing tariffs.

You will classify shipments, verify documents, and work toward release of incoming freight. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.