Import and Customs Specialist

American Lamprecht Transport, INC.; Town of Lawrence (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Lamprecht Transport, INC. is seeking an Import Operations & Customs Specialist to manage import shipments from origin through final delivery and to prepare U.S. Customs entries in compliance with all applicable regulations.

This role combines operational coordination with brokerage execution and requires strong attention to detail, regulatory awareness, and customer ownership. Responsibilities include coordinating imports across modes, reviewing documents, tracking shipments, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Customs Brokerage.
• Specialized training in Air Import and Ocean Import.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Descartes import module.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import shipments from origin to final delivery.
• Review and validate shipping documents (MBL/HBL, invoices, packing lists)
• Track shipments and communicate status to customers and agents
• Coordinate with carriers, terminals, truckers, and warehouses
• Monitor demurrage, detention, and free-time exposure
• Resolve discrepancies, delays, and documentation issues
• Maintain records in the TMS and operational systems
• Process files end-to-end with billing and closing of transaction
• Prepare and transmit customs entries via ACE
• Classify merchandise using the HTSUS
• Determine correct customs value and country of origin
• Apply special tariff provisions (e.g. Section 301, 232, IEEPA, AD/CVD, 98/99 provisions)
• Calculate duties, taxes, and fees accurately
• Respond to CBP inquiries
• Support PSC filings, protests, audits, and compliance reviews
• Escalate compliance concerns when required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Air Import training

Ocean Import training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Descartes import module

Job description

The Import Operations & Customs Specialist is responsible for managing import shipments from origin through final delivery and preparing U.S. Customs entries in compliance with all applicable regulations. This position combines operational coordination with brokerage execution and requires strong attention to detail, regulatory awareness, and customer ownership.

Responsibilities

Import Operations

• Coordinate import shipments (air, ocean, truck, rail) from origin to final delivery
• Collect, review, and validate shipping documents (MBL/HBL, commercial invoices, packing lists, arrival notices)
• Track shipments and proactively communicate status updates to customers and agents
• Coordinate with carriers, terminals, truckers, and warehouses
• Monitor and manage demurrage, detention, and free-time exposure
• Resolve shipment discrepancies, delays, and documentation issues
• Maintain accurate records in the TMS and operational systems
• Process files from A to Z with billing and closing of transaction

Customs Brokerage / Entry Writing

• Prepare and transmit customs entries via ACE
• Classify merchandise using the HTSUS
• Determine correct customs value and country of origin
• Apply special tariff provisions (e.g. Section 301, 232, IEEPA, AD/CVD, 98/99 provisions)
• Calculate duties, taxes, and fees accurately
• Respond to CBP inquiries
• Support PSC filings, protests, audits, and compliance reviews
• Escalate compliance concerns when required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Customs Brokerage related work.
• Specialized training in Air Import and Ocean Import
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Descartes import module
• Good verbal and written communication skills