Customs Entry Writer

Gebrüder Weiss GmbH; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Gebrüder Weiss GmbH in the United States seeks a Customs Entry Writer to handle import entries, classification, and documentation, ensuring CBP compliance and timely clearance.

The role requires 1-3 years in customs brokerage or logistics, HTS knowledge, strong English skills, and the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or international logistics.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, classification, and import entry procedures.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customs entries for air, ocean, and ground shipments in compliance with CBP regulations.
• Classify imported goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and ensure accurate duty and tax assessments.
• Review commercial documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading, for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and government agencies to resolve documentation and import compliance issues.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely customs clearance, release, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate entry records and correspondence in accordance with CBP audit requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support efficient import operations.
• Stay informed of changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred

Job description

https://www.gw-world.com/locations/united-states/chicago-headquarter

Customs Entry Writer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including: Gebrüder Weiss has been delivering goods worldwide for 550 years. How have we managed to stay successful for so long? The answer is: by relying on employees who love to get things moving. If you want to move products on land, at sea or in the air and even CO₂-neutral at the request of the customer, then you become part of the global Gebrüder Weiss network. Would you like to find out more about us?

Know-how that I bring along

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or international logistics.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, classification, and import entry procedures.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.

Things, that inspire me

• Prepare and submit customs entries for air, ocean, and ground shipments in compliance with CBP regulations.
• Classify imported goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and ensure accurate duty and tax assessments.
• Review commercial documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading, for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and government agencies to resolve documentation and import compliance issues.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely customs clearance, release, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate entry records and correspondence in accordance with CBP audit requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support efficient import operations.
• Stay informed of changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Offers that convince me

• Gebrüder Weiss is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits More about our benefits

• Gebrüder Weiss is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.