Customs Entry Specialist - Compliance & Tariffs

DHL Express; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus programs

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance

Training opportunities

Job summary

DHL Express in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing import shipments. You will process entries, compute tariffs, examine documents, and coordinate with destinations to obtain timely clearance.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and familiarity with MS Office. Overtime may be required and prior customs experience is preferred.

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

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

10-key calculator

Job description

DHL Express in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing import shipments. You will process entries, compute tariffs, examine documents, and coordinate with destinations to obtain timely clearance.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and familiarity with MS Office. Overtime may be required and prior customs experience is preferred.