Customs Entry Writer

BCS Supply Chain Search; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BCS Supply Chain Search is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Entry Writer to support a high-volume customs brokerage operation in the United States. You will prepare and transmit accurate entries for ocean and air imports, ensuring CBP compliance and timely releases.

The ideal candidate is licensed or certified, with 2+ years of entry writing experience and a solid background in HTS, valuation, and country of origin rules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customs brokerage or entry writing experience (ocean and/or air).
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field.
• Working knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, and country-of-origin rules.
• Familiarity with ISF filing requirements and ocean import documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with CargoWise or a comparable customs/entry system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and transmit customs entries for ocean and air shipments in full compliance with CBP regulations.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and air waybills; verify HTS, valuation, origin.
• Track freight availability and ensure cargo release at final port to avoid demurrage.
• Coordinate with airlines, steamship lines, warehouses, and trucking partners for on-time pickup and delivery.
• Apply trade regulations and PGA requirements, manage entries accordingly.
• Maintain audit-ready entry files and CBP-compliant documentation.

Skills

Customs compliance

HTS classification knowledge

ISF filing knowledge

Microsoft Office

CargoWise proficiency

Coordination with carriers

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in SCM/International Business

Tools

CargoWise

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Entry Writer to support a high-volume customs brokerage operation. In this role, you will prepare and transmit accurate, compliant customs entries for ocean and air imports, keep freight moving from arrival to release, and serve as a key link between carriers, warehouses, truckers, and clients. The ideal candidate is a licensed or certified customs professional who takes pride in getting entries right the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and transmit customs entries for ocean and air shipments in full compliance with CBP regulations.
• Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and air waybills; verify HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin.
• Track freight availability, confirm cargo release is in place at the final port, to prevent demurrage and storage charges.
• Work with airlines, steamship lines, warehouses, and trucking partners to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Apply current trade regulations, duties, and tariff actions, and manage Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready entry files and documentation in line with CBP recordkeeping requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customs brokerage or entry writing experience (ocean and/or air)
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field
• Working knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, and country-of-origin rules
• Familiarity with ISF filing requirements and ocean import documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with CargoWise or a comparable customs/entry system