Global Customs Entry Specialist (Hybrid)

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to prepare, submit, and maintain import documentation ensuring clearance through CBP and PGAs. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory knowledge, and coordination with clients, carriers, and government entities.

Responsibilities include processing entries, HTS classification, duties calculation, and compliance reporting, with emphasis on documentation quality and timely billing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, or Business preferred
• 1–3 years of customs brokerage or import operations experience
• CCS certification or U.S. Customs Broker License a plus
• Proficiency with brokerage systems (CargoWise, ACE, ABI)
• Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, valuation, Incoterms, and PGA requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs entries and inbound transactions in accordance with customs laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Accurately classify goods using the HTS tariff system and determine required duties, taxes, and fees.
• Submit and monitor customs entries via ABI/ACE in compliance with CBP and PGA requirements.
• Calculate duties, arrange payments, and monitor ACH or duty billing statements.
• Review invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and supporting import documentation.
• Verify commodity descriptions, country of origin, valuation, and regulatory admissibility.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping for compliance and audit purposes.
• Stay current on trade agreements, regulation changes, and customs procedural updates.
• Communicate with clients to obtain import data and advise on classifications, restrictions, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with carriers, forwarders, CBP officers, and PGAs to resolve holds, exams, and documentation issues.
• Handle post entry tasks such as corrections, PSC’s, protests, and refunds where applicable
• Support internal audits
• Ensure timely billing of entry related services

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Coordination

Client communication

Understanding HTS classification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, or Business

CCS certification or U.S. Customs Broker License

Tools

CargoWise

ACE

ABI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DP World is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to prepare, submit, and maintain import documentation ensuring clearance through CBP and PGAs. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory knowledge, and coordination with clients, carriers, and government entities.

Responsibilities include processing entries, HTS classification, duties calculation, and compliance reporting, with emphasis on documentation quality and timely billing.