OPS/Entry Writer

YAMATO TRANSPORT USA INC; New York; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401k

Medical/Dental Health Insurance

Holiday Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Yamato Transport USA, Inc. is hiring a Customs Entry Writer to prepare, review, and submit accurate customs entries for imports in line with CBP, PGA, and company standards. You will enable timely cargo release across air, ocean, and truck modes.

The role requires 1–3+ years in U.S. import customs brokerage or logistics, HTS familiarity, and strong documentation skills. Excellent communication with clients and agencies is essential, with opportunities to grow in a global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in U.S. import customs brokerage or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, CBP regulations, and PGA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial invoices, shipping documents, and regulatory notices.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time‑sensitive decision‑making.
• Strong communication skills with clients, carriers, and government agencies.
• Analytical thinking to solve problems.
• Effectively communicate skills, both verbally and in writing
• A desire to learn and grow.
• Knowledge of International freight forwarding (preferred)
• Customs Broker License preferred but not required (preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CargoWise is a plus (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with overseas offices or partners for shipment pre-alert.
• Review ISF information and submit filing for bill matches.
• Classify commodities using HTSUS, ensuring correct duty rates, OGA flags, and admissibility requirements.
• Validate commercial documents (invoice, packing list, AWB/BL, arrival notice, permits).
• Ensure timely Customs release, arrange delivery and billing.
• Confirm importer data, bond sufficiency, POA validity, and CBP compliance.
• Handle non-routed shipments from start to finish with forwarder pre-alert.
• Pay freight, handling and terminal charges as necessary.

Skills

Customs Entry

Import Operations

HTS Classification

Documentation

CBP Regulations

Communication

Tools

CargoWise

MS Office

Job description

OPS/Entry Writer

JFK - NY, Jamaica, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1143

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Yamato Transport USA., Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., a global logistics and freight forwarding company which is the number one express parcel delivery provider in Japan. Yamato Transport USA, Inc. provides its customers with cross border business opportunities with fully maintained logistics, air freight, marine freight, customs brokerage, customer relocation, and express parcel delivery service.

Yamato Transport USA, Inc. is looking for self-driven and results-oriented individuals. As we grow our business domestically and internationally, we highly value individuals who can be an immediate asset to our company.

We offer Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k, Medical/Dental Health Insurance, Holiday Bonus Program and an exciting Referral Bonus Program!

Join Our Team – Customs Entry Writer

Job Title

Entry Writer / Traffic / Customer Service

Branch Office

JFK / NYC

Job Description

The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate customs entries for import shipments in compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, and company standards. This role ensures timely cargo release, proper duty/tax assessment, and complete documentation flow across air, ocean, and truck import operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with oversea offices or partners for shipements pre-alert
• Review ISF information and submit filing for bill matches
• Classify commodities using HTSUS, ensuring correct duty rates, OGA flags, and admissibility requirements.
• Validate commercial documents (invoice, packing list, AWB/BL, arrival notice, permits).
• Ensure timely Customs release, arrange delivery and billing
• Confirm importer data, bond sufficiency, POA validity, and compliance with CBP regulations.
• Handle non-routed shipments from beginning with pre-alert from forwarder
• Pay freight, handling and terminal charges as necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in U.S. import customs brokerage or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, CBP regulations, and PGA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial invoices, shipping documents, and regulatory notices.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time‑sensitive decision‑making.
• Strong communication skills with clients, carriers, and government agencies.
• Analytical thinking to solve problems.
• Effectively communicate skills, both verbally and in writing
• A desire to learn and grow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of International freight forwarding
• Customs Broker License preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CargoWise is a plus.

Salary Range

Overtime Required (Yes or No)

Depends

Travel Required (Yes or No. If Yes, how often.)

NO

Full time or Part time and Scheduled Work Hours