Position Description: Working in a team office environment the Customs Entry Writer will perform a high volume of customs clearance processes on key customs brokerage accounts, participate in a dedicated customer effort with continuous challenge and be responsible for final delivery of customer cargo. This position requires strong individual customs entry processing skills, knowledge of proper classifications (FDA, PGA, HTS, and ACE) and government agencies.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Entry writer for a Customs Broker
Strong customer service skills and good attention to detail
Entry documentation including 7501, 3461
RLF Entries
Provide necessary documents to partner government agencies: FDA, FWL, ETC
Prepare customs brokerage file
Verify arrival information with Airlines/NVOCC’s/ Steamship Lines
Rate commercial invoice with tariff numbers as well as valuation.
Verify country of origin
Verify if any Free Trade agreements apply to entry.
Data Entry & transmit to Customs
Prepare entry documents for Customs approval and Duty payment
Prepare delivery order, send to trucker, verify receipt and final delivery to destination with a POD
Prepare billing package, bill file, email/mail to clients
All entries brought for auditing prior to 8th pay in of duty.
Ensure that all entries are filed on time and freight delivered in a timely manner in accordance with company and customer expectations.
Faxing, photo copying, filing
Other duties as needed

Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of Import Brokerage experience
Minimum High School diploma, AA Degree preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Measurable experience with PC applications (MS Office)
Must be familiar with rating freight invoices (buy/sell rates) & communicating with overseas agents
Attention to detail and commitment to error-free work
Able to work in a fast paced environment.
Must have solid math skills.

The above description outlines the essential functions and skills required for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. The company reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
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