Customs Entry Writer

Brothers International Food, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Brothers International Food, LLC is seeking a full-time Customs Coordinator to manage import processes from start to finish, including filing ISFs and self-filing customs entries. You will classify products, determine duties, and ensure timely clearance while maintaining compliance with CBP and FDA rules.

You will work with vendors on ISF data, update ERP systems, and handle documentation such as invoices and certificates of origin.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of customs or trade compliance experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Fluency with ACE/ABI and knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, and INCOTERMS.
• Familiarity with ITACS and FDA exam procedures.
• Experience with air freight, LCL, FCL shipping, and domestic trucking/rail.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with email and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customs entries (CBP Form 7501) via Magaya ABI so shipments release on time.
• Classify products per HTS, determine duties, and identify tariff relief opportunities.
• Coordinate ISF timing with vendors and keep ERP data current with ISF, container numbers, and BLs.
• Compile import documents such as invoices, certificates of origin, and analysis papers.
• Audit and process duties, fees, and port charges payments.
• Track shipments through customs and resolve holds with FDA and other agencies.
• Support logistics with freight tendering, inbound expediting, and post-entry communications.
• Lead special projects and continuous improvements to the import process.

Skills

Customs/trade compliance experience

ACE/ABI fluency

CBP regulations knowledge

HTS classification

INCOTERMS knowledge

FDA exam procedures familiarity

Air freight / LCL / FCL knowledge

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2- or 4-year degree in international business or supply chain management

Tools

Magaya ABI system

ACE/ABI

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Customs Coordinator to join our talented team!

As a Coordinator, Customs and Compliance, you’ll manage the import process from start to finish. You’ll file ISFs, prepare and self-file customs entries, classify products, and make sure every shipment clears on time and in full compliance. If you know your way around ACE/ABI, enjoy solving problems, and want to bring your trade compliance experience to a company that imports its own products, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and submit customs entries (CBP Form 7501) through the Magaya ABI system so import shipments are released on time.
• Classify imported products under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, determine duties based on valuation, and identify shipments that qualify for special or reduced tariffs.
• Work with vendors to get Importer Security Filing (ISF) information on time, and keep our ERP system updated with ISF details, container numbers, and bills of lading.
• Compile and review import documents, including commercial invoices, cargo-control papers, and certificates of origin and analysis.
• Audit and process payment of duties, fees, and port charges.
• Track shipments through customs, manage exams by FDA and other U.S. government agencies, and resolve holds or delays quickly to keep service charges down.
• Support the logistics team with freight tendering, expediting inbound shipments, and post-entry customs correspondence.
• Lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that make our import process better.

What you bring

• 3+ years of customs or trade compliance experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Hands-on fluency with ACE/ABI and solid knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, and INCOTERMS.
• Familiarity with ITACS and FDA exam procedures.
• Working knowledge of air freight, LCL, and FCL shipping, plus domestic trucking and rail.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a knack for resolving problems.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Bonus points for

• A current U.S. Customs Broker License with no pending restrictions.
• A 2- or 4-year degree in international business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP systems.

About Brothers International:

At Brothers International, we are passionate about creating high-quality food products that enrich lives and bring people together. Our Ingredients division supplies top-quality fruit and fruit juice concentrates to a number of Fortune 100 food companies. Our Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) division includes Brothers-All-Natural, the #1 Freeze-Dried Snack Brand, and also produces private label freeze-dried fruit snacks for some of the leading retailers in the US.

Headquartered in Rochester, NY, with offices in Florida, we are an innovative global leader in the food industry. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and the well-being of our communities.

Pay Transparency: The pay range for this role is between $46,000 - $57,000/year. Please note, the pay range listed represents a good-faith anticipated range for this position.

Brothers International is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any protected category. We encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.