Customs Entry Writer

Navitex | USA Freight Forwarding Recruitment Specialists; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitex is seeking a Customs Entry Writer in Elizabeth, NJ to handle air, ocean, and transborder entries and support a diverse import customer portfolio. The role offers growth within the Customs Brokerage department and exposure to CBP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.

The candidate should have hands-on customs brokerage experience in freight forwarding, with a strong knowledge of ACE, ISF, HTS, and FTZ processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Customs Entry Writer or Customs Brokerage in freight forwarding.
• Licensed Customs Broker is highly desirable.
• Must be able to commute to Elizabeth, NJ.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a Customs Brokerage department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process air, ocean, and transborder customs entries including ACE, ISF, In-Bond, FTZ, and PGA.
• Review invoices, bills of lading, HTS classifications, valuation, origin, and duty assessments.
• Maintain knowledge of CBP, FDA, USDA, EPA, FCC, AQI and other PGAs.
• Audit entries, support classification work, and assist with compliance reviews.
• Manage a portfolio of import customers across various goods.
• Communicate with customers on clearance issues, tariffs, and compliance.

Skills

Customs brokerage

CBP ACE ISF

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

HTS Classification

PGA/FTZ processes

Job description

Customs Entry Writer – Customs Brokerage – Elizabeth, NJ

Keywords: Customs Brokerage, Entry Writer, CHB, CargoWise, HTS Classification, Freight Forwarding

About the Company

We are representing a global freight forwarder with an established international network spanning more than 20 countries and over 20 offices across the United States.

The business provides international air and ocean freight forwarding alongside customs brokerage and wider supply chain services. The Customs Brokerage department is continuing to develop, creating an opportunity for an ambitious customs professional who wants to build a long-term career within CHB.

About the Role

The Customs Entry Writer will be responsible for handling customs entries across air, ocean, and transborder shipments while supporting a diverse portfolio of import customers.

This position is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. The company is particularly interested in someone ambitious who wants to continue developing their customs knowledge and progress within the Customs Brokerage department.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process air, ocean, and transborder customs entries, including ACE, ISF, In-Bond, FTZ, and PGA requirements.
• Review commercial invoices, bills of lading, HTS classifications, valuation, country of origin, and duty assessments.
• Maintain current knowledge of CBP, FDA, USDA, EPA, FCC, AQI, and other Partner Government Agency requirements.
• Audit entries, support classification work, and assist with internal customs compliance reviews.
• Manage a portfolio of import customers, including key accounts across dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, electronics, furniture, clothing, and FAK.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding clearance issues, regulatory requirements, tariff impacts, duty-saving opportunities, and compliance best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous hands-on Customs Entry Writer or Customs Brokerage experience within freight forwarding.
• Licensed Customs Broker experience is highly desirable, although experienced senior brokerage professionals will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of CBP, ACE, ISF, HTS, PGA, FTZ, and In-Bond processes.
• Experience working with FDA and AQI requirements.
• Must be able to commute to Elizabeth, NJ.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a Customs Brokerage department.

What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to join an established global freight forwarding organization.
• Long-term progression within a growing Customs Brokerage department.
• Exposure to a broad range of commodities and complex customs requirements.
• Opportunity to develop deeper technical customs and compliance expertise.