Senior Customs Entry & Forwarding Specialist

Fracht Group - North America; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnitrans, part of the Fracht Group, is seeking an experienced Import Specialist – Customs Entry Writer & Import Forwarding to join our New York/Long Island team. The ideal candidate will manage shipments from arrival through Customs clearance and final delivery, with hands-on entry writing and forwarding experience, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and excellent customer service, including communication with CBP, customers, and internal

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Customs brokerage/entry writing experience.
• Hands-on import air and ocean forwarding experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, ISF filings, and applicable PGA requirements.
• Ability to independently manage import shipments from pre-alert/arrival through Customs clearance and final delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process U.S. Customs and Participating Government Agency (PGA) entries for clearance of imported goods.
• Review import documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely filing of ISF and Customs entries.
• Review and apply HTS classifications and applicable duties, taxes, fees, and tariff requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government agencies, including FDA, USDA, EPA, USFWS, DOT, FCC, and others.
• Identify and resolve entry discrepancies, Customs holds, examinations, and other clearance issues.
• Communicate with CBP, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve Customs-related matters.
• Support post-entry corrections and other post-entry activities, as needed.

Skills

US Customs regulations

Import forwarding

HTS classification

ISF filings

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Omnitrans, part of the Fracht Group, is seeking an experienced Import Specialist – Customs Entry Writer & Import Forwarding to join our New York/Long Island team. The ideal candidate will manage shipments from arrival through Customs clearance and final delivery, with hands-on entry writing and forwarding experience, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and excellent customer service, including communication with CBP, customers, and internal