Officve Personnel

TRITON LOGISTICS INC; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Florida is seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer to manage U.S. customs entries from documentation review to final release for air and ocean imports.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of import brokerage experience, HTS classification expertise, and familiarity with CBPACE and PGA requirements, including FDA, USDA, and TTB, and can handle high-volume entries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customs entry writing/import brokerage experience.
• Experience processing both air and ocean entries.
• Proficient in HTS classification.
• Strong understanding of valuation, duties, taxes, and fees.
• Knowledge of CBP regulations and ACE.
• Experience handling PGA-regulated commodities (FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, Lacey Act, TTB).
• Experience with PSCs and Protests.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with brokerage software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end customs clearance process for air and ocean import shipments.
• Prepare, review, and transmit customs entries accurately and on time.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, and notices.
• Determine HTS classifications based on product information and docs.
• Calculate duties, taxes, fees, and other charges.
• Ensure CBP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and manage PGA requirements (FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, Lacey Act, TTB).
• Handle 1–35 line entries and high-volume entries >100 lines.
• Communicate with importers, carriers, forwarders, and agencies.
• Prepare PSCs and assist with Customs Protests.
• Research HTS, regulations, rulings, and PGA requirements.
• Escalate complex issues with timely communication.

Skills

Customs entry writing

Air & ocean entries

HTS classification

CBP ACE

PGA compliance

Documentation review

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced **Customs Entry Writer** to manage the preparation, submission, and coordination of U.S. Customs entries for both air and ocean import shipments. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, and complex customs entries.This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage customs clearance from documentation review through final release.## Key Responsibilities- Coordinate the **end-to-end customs clearance process** for air and ocean import shipments.- Prepare, review, and transmit customs entries accurately and within required deadlines.- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, arrival notices, and other import documentation.- Determine appropriate **Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications** based on product information and supporting documentation.- Calculate applicable **duties, taxes, fees, and other customs charges**.- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements and applicable federal regulations.- Identify and manage **Partner Government Agency (PGA)** requirements, including:- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service- Lacey Act- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)- Handle routine and complex customs entries ranging from approximately **1–35 lines**, as well as high-volume entries exceeding **100 lines**.- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve documentation, classification, valuation, admissibility, or regulatory issues that could delay customs clearance.- Communicate with importers, customers, carriers, airlines, steamship lines, freight forwarders, and government agencies as necessary.- Review entry documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.- Maintain accurate customs records and supporting documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.- Prepare and process **Post Summary Corrections (PSCs)** when entry information requires amendment.- Assist with or prepare **Customs Protests** involving classification, valuation, duty, or other entry-related matters.- Research HTS classifications, customs regulations, rulings, and PGA requirements as necessary.- Escalate complex compliance issues appropriately while maintaining timely communication with customers and internal teams.## Qualifications- **5+ years of customs entry writing/import brokerage experience**, with demonstrated stability and progressive responsibility preferred.- Strong hands-on experience processing both **air and ocean entries**.- Demonstrated proficiency with **HTS classification**.- Strong understanding of customs valuation, duties, taxes, and applicable fees.- Working knowledge of **CBP regulations and ACE**.- Experience handling PGA-regulated commodities, particularly FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, Lacey Act, and TTB.- Experience preparing **Post Summary Corrections and Protests**.- Ability to independently process both standard and complex, multi-line customs entries.- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies before entry submission.- Ability to prioritize multiple shipments and meet strict customs and customer deadlines.- Strong written and verbal communication skills.- Proficiency with customs brokerage/entry software and Microsoft Office applications.## Preferred Qualifications- Experience working for a customs broker, freight forwarder, or international logistics company.- Experience managing high-volume and complex import accounts.- Familiarity with ACE, CBP rulings, HTS research tools, and import compliance procedures.- Customs Broker License or active pursuit of a license is a plus but not required.