Customs Entry Writer

International Bridge Inc.; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

International Bridge Inc. is seeking a part-time Customs Entry Writer in Carolina, PR, US to prepare, process, and monitor U.S. customs entries.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely clearance and delivery of shipments, handling CBP forms, data accuracy, and release monitoring throughout the processing lifecycle. The role requires availability for a shift primarily between 6-10am Eastern time, with responsibilities spanning entry data, classification, and post-entry activities

Qualifications

• Experience in customs brokerage or import operations.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments under SLA pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor shipment status and clearance progress.
• Prepare CBP Form 3461 and 7501 data for entry.
• Verify HTS, origin, value, and other required fields.
• Follow up on holds, requests, and releases with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CBP and PGA requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Escalation awareness

Tools

ACE/ABI system

CBP forms 3461/7501

Job description

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Customs Entry Writer

Part Time Carolina, PR, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Salary Range: $20,000.00 To $30,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

Thepart-timeCustoms Brokerage Entry Writer is responsible for preparing, processing, and monitoring U.S. Customs entries to support the timely clearance and delivery of importedshipments. The position manages entries throughout the clearance lifecycle, from pre-arrival and arrival monitoring through CBP/PGA release and entry summary processing.

The Entry Writer works closely with the brokerage team and other internal and externalstakeholders to resolve clearance issues, meet established service-level agreements(SLAs), and minimize delays in the movement and delivery of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned shipments, including departure, transit, arrival, and customs clearance status.
• Review shipment and commercial documentation for completeness and identify missing or inconsistent information requiring follow-up.
• Prepare and transmit CBP Form 3461 / entry-release data through the company's ABI customs brokerage system.
• Prepare and process CBP Form 7501 / Entry Summary, including required entry and line-level information.
• Enter and validate information such as importer of record, manufacturer/MID, HTS classification, country of origin, value, quantity, and other required customs data in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply applicable duty, fee, Chapter 99, and other entry information based on approved classification and brokerage procedures.
• Monitor CBP and Partner Government Agency (PGA) messages, holds, examinations, and release statuses.
• Identify and promptly escalating CBP or PGA holds, rejects, documentation requests, examinations, or other clearance exceptions.
• Follow up on pending holds and releases with the appropriate brokerage team members, carriers, warehouses/CFS facilities, customers, government agencies, orother stakeholders as required.
• Confirm that all applicable CBP and PGA requirements have been satisfied before treating a shipment as released.
• Monitor shipments through final customs/PGA release and communicate release status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain timely communication with brokerage team members and other departments regarding shipment status, exceptions, and actions required.
• Prioritize shipments and clearance activities to support established SLA requirements and scheduled delivery of goods.
• Maintain accurate entry records, supporting documentation, correspondence, and system notes in accordance with company procedures and customs recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with entry corrections and other post-entry activities as assigned.
• Escalate compliance concerns, unusual transactions, classification questions, PGA issues, AD/CVD concerns, quota issues, or other matters requiring review by alicensed customs broker or compliance team.
• Follow established brokerage SOPs, internal controls, customer instructions, andU.S. Customs requirements.
• Perform other customs brokerage and operational duties as assigned.
• Be available for a shift primarily between 6-10am Eastern time

Qualifications

• Experience in customs brokerage, import operations, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related field preferred.
• Experience preparing U.S. Customs entries and working with CBP Form 3461 and Form 7501 preferred.
• Familiarity with ACE/ABI customs processing and customs brokerage software preferred.
• General understanding of HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, duties and fees, PGA requirements, and import documentation.
• Ability to interpret CBP/ACE messages and monitor customs and PGA release statuses.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in shipment and entry data.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a time-sensitive operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with brokerage personnel, operations teams, carriers, warehouses, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when an issue requires escalation.

Key Performance Expectations

Performance in this role may be measured by entry accuracy, timely filing, SLA compliance,timely identification and escalation of holds or exceptions, release follow-up,

communication effectiveness, documentation quality, and contribution to on-time shipment delivery.

Compliance / Authority

The Entry Writer performs customs business under the direction and supervision of thelicensed customs brokerage and in accordance with established procedures. Matters requiring interpretation, compliance judgment, or authorization beyond the employee's

assigned responsibilities must be escalated to the appropriate licensed customs broker or designated compliance personnel.

Position Summary

Thepart-timeCustoms Brokerage Entry Writer is responsible for preparing, processing, and monitoring U.S. Customs entries to support the timely clearance and delivery of importedshipments. The position manages entries throughout the clearance lifecycle, from pre-arrival and arrival monitoring through CBP/PGA release and entry summary processing.

The Entry Writer works closely with the brokerage team and other internal and externalstakeholders to resolve clearance issues, meet established service-level agreements(SLAs), and minimize delays in the movement and delivery of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned shipments, including departure, transit, arrival, and customs clearance status.
• Review shipment and commercial documentation for completeness and identify missing or inconsistent information requiring follow-up.
• Prepare and transmit CBP Form 3461 / entry-release data through the company's ABI customs brokerage system.
• Prepare and process CBP Form 7501 / Entry Summary, including required entry and line-level information.
• Enter and validate information such as importer of record, manufacturer/MID, HTS classification, country of origin, value, quantity, and other required customs data in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply applicable duty, fee, Chapter 99, and other entry information based on approved classification and brokerage procedures.
• Monitor CBP and Partner Government Agency (PGA) messages, holds, examinations, and release statuses.
• Identify and promptly escalating CBP or PGA holds, rejects, documentation requests, examinations, or other clearance exceptions.
• Follow up on pending holds and releases with the appropriate brokerage team members, carriers, warehouses/CFS facilities, customers, government agencies, orother stakeholders as required.
• Confirm that all applicable CBP and PGA requirements have been satisfied before treating a shipment as released.
• Monitor shipments through final customs/PGA release and communicate release status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain timely communication with brokerage team members and other departments regarding shipment status, exceptions, and actions required.
• Prioritize shipments and clearance activities to support established SLA requirements and scheduled delivery of goods.
• Maintain accurate entry records, supporting documentation, correspondence, and system notes in accordance with company procedures and customs recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with entry corrections and other post-entry activities as assigned.
• Escalate compliance concerns, unusual transactions, classification questions, PGA issues, AD/CVD concerns, quota issues, or other matters requiring review by alicensed customs broker or compliance team.
• Follow established brokerage SOPs, internal controls, customer instructions, andU.S. Customs requirements.
• Perform other customs brokerage and operational duties as assigned.
• Be available for a shift primarily between 6-10am Eastern time

Qualifications

• Experience in customs brokerage, import operations, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related field preferred.
• Experience preparing U.S. Customs entries and working with CBP Form 3461 and Form 7501 preferred.
• Familiarity with ACE/ABI customs processing and customs brokerage software preferred.
• General understanding of HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, duties and fees, PGA requirements, and import documentation.
• Ability to interpret CBP/ACE messages and monitor customs and PGA release statuses.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in shipment and entry data.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a time-sensitive operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with brokerage personnel, operations teams, carriers, warehouses, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when an issue requires escalation.

Key Performance Expectations

Performance in this role may be measured by entry accuracy, timely filing, SLA compliance,timely identification and escalation of holds or exceptions, release follow-up,

communication effectiveness, documentation quality, and contribution to on-time shipment delivery.

Compliance / Authority

The Entry Writer performs customs business under the direction and supervision of thelicensed customs brokerage and in accordance with established procedures. Matters requiring interpretation, compliance judgment, or authorization beyond the employee's

assigned responsibilities must be escalated to the appropriate licensed customs broker or designated compliance personnel.

Wednesday to Sunday, from 6am to 10am Eastern Time