Customs Entry Specialist — Tariffs & Compliance

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off – 4 weeks+ (PT/

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance & Work Life

Training opportunities

Job summary

DHL is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Agent in the United States to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported products, including tariff calculations and entry processing. You will examine documents to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.

In this role, you will communicate with origin and destination locations, apply for permits, and coordinate with agencies to ensure proper clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; 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

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Database and web-based applications

Job description

DHL is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Agent in the United States to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported products, including tariff calculations and entry processing. You will examine documents to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.

In this role, you will communicate with origin and destination locations, apply for permits, and coordinate with agencies to ensure proper clearance.