(USA) Customs Brokerage Entry Writer

Role & Responsibilities:

·        Data entry of customs entries

·        ISF Filing for all Ocean Shipments

·        Assisting in product classifications for all customs brokerage shipments

·        Assist with in-bond entries and Bonded shipments

·        Support Import Dept of excess shipments

·        Perform audit and review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs

·        Properly classify the commercial invoices using the US Tariff Book and CROSS as a reference tool

·        Data entry of import AMS information and HTS# - Including transmission to US Customs

·        Preparing entry documentation including 7501 and 3461

·        Specialize in remote location filing

·        Assists with maintaining compliance measures for import operation – Maintain document compliance

·        Ensures that proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with U.S. Customs standards

·        Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered

·        Ensure timely filing of ISF 72 hours prior to shipment leaving last origin port

·        Prepare delivery orders, send to trucker, follow up with POD

·        Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate

·        Review and monitor all Customs rejections and requests for information for clients

·        Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience handling customs business.

·        Basic freight forwarding background.

·        Customs compliance and regulations knowledge.

·        Importation into the US commerce.

• Experience working in freight forwarding.
• Experience filing entries containing PGA information.
• Experience filing ISFs accurately and timely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.