Global Customs Entry Specialist - Trade Compliance

DHL Germany; Tempe (AZ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

DHL Express is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Agent in the United States to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing shipment and documentation of imported products. You will process entries, compute tariffs, and examine invoices and bills of lading to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.

Key duties include classifying shipments for compliance, handling permits, and communicating with origin/destination locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Overtime may be required.
• 1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations
• Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations
• Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries
• Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes
• Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility
• Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs
• May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence
• Examine online commercial invoices and other documents, to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity to ensure correct classification
• Knowledge of US Customs Regulations regarding Foreign Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills
• Process shipments through various online portals for submission to FDA and US Customs to obtain proper clearance

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Database & web-based applications

10-key calculator

Job description

DHL Express is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Agent in the United States to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing shipment and documentation of imported products. You will process entries, compute tariffs, and examine invoices and bills of lading to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.

Key duties include classifying shipments for compliance, handling permits, and communicating with origin/destination locations.