Customs Entry Writer

ARC Global Logistics Inc.; Village of Great Neck (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ARC Global Logistics Inc. in New York is seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer for a full-time, in-office role to prepare and submit U.S. import entries in compliance with CBP regulations.

The successful candidate will work closely with operations, importers, carriers, and CBP to ensure timely cargo clearance, accurate duties, taxes, and filing. If you have strong HTS knowledge, duty calculation skills, and a track record of high-volume accuracy, join our team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Customs Entry Writer or Import Specialist.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and procedures.
• Proven experience with HTS classification and duty calculation.
• Hands-on experience with customs brokerage systems such as CargoWise.
• Ability to handle high-volume data entry with accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an in-office team.

Responsabilités

• Documentation & Filing: Prepare, review, and file U.S. Customs entries (CBP Form 7501) for air and ocean shipments in compliance with CBP regulations.
• ISF Compliance: Prepare, file, and manage Importer Security Filings (ISF / 10+2) accurately and within required timeframes.
• Classification: Perform accurate classification of merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all U.S. Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including FDA, USDA, EPA, and other applicable agencies.
• Duties & Valuation: Calculate duties, taxes, and fees, ensuring correct reporting of value, country of origin, and applicable trade programs.
• Data Management: Perform high-volume, detail-oriented data entry with a typing speed of approximately 45 WPM or higher while maintaining accuracy.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies, customs holds, exams, CF28s, CF29s, and cargo release issues.
• Communication: Liaise with importers, carriers, truckers, CBP officers, PGAs, and internal operations teams to ensure timely cargo clearance.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records in accordance with CBP recordkeeping requirements.
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on changes in customs regulations, ISF requirements, and trade compliance updates.

Connaissances

HTS classification

Duty calculation

CBP regulations

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

In-office teamwork

Formation

Customs Broker License

Outils

CargoWise

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer to join our team in a full-time, in-office role. This position is responsible for preparing and submitting U.S. import entries in compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of HTS classification, duty calculation, and customs procedures, and can accurately process a high volume of entries in a fast-paced environment.

The Customs Entry Writer works closely with internal operations teams, importers, carriers, and CBP to ensure timely and compliant cargo clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation & Filing: Prepare, review, and file U.S. Customs entries (CBP Form 7501) for air and ocean shipments in compliance with CBP regulations
• ISF Compliance: Prepare, file, and manage Importer Security Filings (ISF / 10+2) accurately and within required timeframes
• Classification: Perform accurate classification of merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all U.S. Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including FDA, USDA, EPA, and other applicable agencies
• Duties & Valuation: Calculate duties, taxes, and fees, ensuring correct reporting of value, country of origin, and applicable trade programs
• Data Management: Perform high-volume, detail-oriented data entry with a typing speed of approximately 45 WPM or higher while maintaining accuracy
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies, customs holds, exams, CF28s, CF29s, and cargo release issues
• Communication: Liaise with importers, carriers, truckers, CBP officers, PGAs, and internal operations teams to ensure timely cargo clearance
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records in accordance with CBP recordkeeping requirements
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on changes in customs regulations, ISF requirements, and trade compliance updates

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Customs Entry Writer or Import Specialist
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and procedures
• Proven experience with HTS classification and duty calculation
• Hands-on experience with customs brokerage systems such as CargoWise
• Ability to handle high-volume data entry with accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an in-office team
• Customs Broker License a plus, but not required