Customs Specialist

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Specialist in New Jersey to ensure accurate entry data, regulatory compliance, and timely cargo clearance. You will resolve complex exceptions, manage government holds, and collaborate with brokers and internal teams to ensure seamless import processes.

The role emphasizes automation-enabled workflows, HTS familiarity, and strong customer-facing support. A high school diploma is required, with 2–3 years of related experience preferred;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of entry-writing experience or related international transport roles.
• Experience supporting automation-enabled workflows or BPO-integrated operations.
• Familiarity with customs exams, holds, or dangerous goods processes.
• Knowledge of HTS, ABI, AMS queries, or entry summary components.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and prioritization skills.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and supply chain basics.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate customs entry data for accuracy, compliance, and timely cargo clearance.
• Resolve complex customs exceptions involving documentation gaps, classification, valuation, and regulatory concerns.
• Manage government agency holds and customs examinations (CBP, FDA, CPSC, VACIS, CET, Tailgate).
• Interpret customs regulations and apply them across daily operations and automated processes.
• Prioritize critical shipment issues to prevent delays and maintain customer service.
• Partner with customs brokers, transportation providers, and internal teams for import clearance and delivery.
• Own and maintain customer-specific SOPs, HTS databases, and compliance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve cargo damage claims, insurance matters, demurrage, detention disputes, and other issues.
• Conduct quality reviews of customs entries and automated decisions.
• Identify workflow enhancements and support automation initiatives to optimize operations.

Skills

Customs Entry Validation

HTS Knowledge

ABI & AMS Queries

Customer-Facing Ops

Automation-Enabled Workflows

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Review and validate customs entry data for accuracy, compliance, and timely cargo clearance
• Resolve complex customs exceptions involving documentation gaps, classification, valuation, and regulatory concerns
• Manage government agency holds and customs examinations, including CBP, FDA, CPSC, VACIS, CET, and Tailgate inspections
• Interpret customs regulations and apply them across daily operations and automated processes
• Prioritize critical shipment issues to prevent delays and maintain customer service
• Partner with customs brokers, transportation providers, and internal teams for import clearance and delivery
• Own and maintain customer-specific SOPs, HTS databases, and compliance requirements
• Investigate and resolve cargo damage claims, insurance matters, demurrage, detention disputes, and other shipment issues
• Conduct quality reviews of customs entries and automated decisions
• Identify workflow enhancements, support automation initiatives, and optimize customs operations and exception management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-3 years of entry-writing experience, international transportation, or experience with AI Agents
• Experience supporting automation-enabled workflows or BPO-integrated operations
• Familiarity with customs exams, government agency holds, or dangerous goods processes
• Knowledge of ABI, AMS queries, or entry summary components
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Prior experience in customer-facing operational support or escalation management
• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the supply chain
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills
• Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
• Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Logical, methodical, and expedient approach to problem resolution
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Must comply with 19 CFR 111.53(e) requirements, including eligibility to work in a Customs Brokerage role
• Must pass an initial and annual background check
• Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in customs entry data validation, compliance with customs regulations, and effective management of government agency holds and inspections. Proficient in optimizing customs operations and enhancing workflow through automation initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Customs Entry Data Validation
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
• ABI and AMS Queries
• Customer-Facing Operational Support
• Automation-Enabled Workflows

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Entry-Writing Experience
• Customs Regulations Interpretation
• Quality Reviews of Customs Entries
• Documentation Gap Resolution
• Cargo Damage Claims Investigation
• Valuation and Classification Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Customs Exams Familiarity
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Prioritization Skills
• Multi-Tasking Skills
• Critical-Thinking Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Eligibility to Work in Customs Brokerage

Industry Keywords

• Customs Brokerage
• Government Agency Holds
• CFR 111.53(e) Compliance
• BPO-Integrated Operations
• Dangerous Goods Processes