Customs Specialist

MOHR Talent; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer for Ocean Imports/FDA-PGA to join our busy import operations team in the New Jersey area. The role emphasizes accurate entry processing, FDA/PGA handling, and strong import compliance in a high-volume environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of customs experience, FDA/PGA processing skills, HTS knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office. Immediate hiring and equal opportunity employment are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Customs Entry Writing and/or Customs Brokerage operations experience.
• Process a high volume of entries (roughly 98–200 per month) in a brokerage setting.
• Hands-on FDA/PGA processing experience is required.
• Working knowledge of HTS classification/product codes.
• Experience monitoring Customs and other government agency releases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Customs entries in a high-volume brokerage environment.
• Review and organize import files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Communicate with Customer Service regarding missing client documentation or information.
• Classify documentation according to SOPs and data in the operating system.
• Research and provide HTS/product codes when necessary.
• Input entry data and process FDA/PGA requirements, including May Proceed releases.
• Monitor FDA examinations and communicate requirements for releases.
• Prepare and annotate delivery orders with FDA release information.
• Monitor releases from Customs, FDA and other agencies.
• Identify and resolve census and entry errors and correct Bills of Lading where needed.
• Transfer completed files to Post-Entry for final processing.

Skills

Customs entry writing

FDA/PGA processing

HTS classification knowledge

Document management

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established international logistics and Customs Brokerage organization is seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer Ocean Imports / FDA-PGA to join its collaborative import operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Customs professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and brings strong FDA/PGA, entry processing, and import compliance experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Customs entries in a high-volume brokerage environment.
• Review and organize import files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Process Customs entries in a high-volume brokerage environment.
• Communicate with Customer Service regarding missing client documentation or information.
• Classify documentation according to operational system data and client-specific SOPs.
• Support classification and Customs compliance requirements.
• Research and provide HTS/product codes when necessary.
• Input Customs entry data and process FDA/PGA requirements, including "May Proceed" releases.
• Monitor FDA exams and communicate document or merchandise examination requirements.
• Prepare and annotate delivery orders with FDA release information.
• Communicate hold/release instructions to carriers and steamship lines.
• Monitor Customs, FDA, and other government agency releases.
• Identify and resolve census and entry errors.
• Correct Bill of Lading and related documentation errors.
• Transfer completed files to Post-Entry for final processing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Customs Entry Writing and/or Customs Brokerage operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to process a high volume of Customs entries; experience handling approximately 98–200 entries per month strongly preferred.
• Hands-on FDA/PGA processing experience.
• Working knowledge of HTS classification/product codes.
• Experience monitoring Customs and other government agency releases.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international geography, including countries, cities, and ocean ports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Immediate hiring need.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]