Customs Entry Writer

Customs Entry Writer

Location: Moonachie, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Customs Entry Writer to join its Customs Brokerage team in Moonachie, NJ. The Customs Entry Writer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and transmitting import entries while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience with customs entry processing, HTS classification, import documentation, and communication with customers, government agencies, and internal operations teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring shipments are cleared accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Review import files to ensure all required documentation and information is complete, accurate, and properly organized.
• Analyze commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and other shipping documentation required for Customs clearance.
• Prepare and transmit Customs entries through ACE and other applicable electronic systems.
• Classify imported merchandise using the appropriate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
• Determine applicable duties, taxes, tariffs, fees, and other government charges.
• Review product descriptions, customer instructions, and historical classification data to ensure accurate entry preparation.
• Follow customer-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and account requirements.
• Communicate with Customer Service and clients to obtain missing documentation or additional information needed to process entries.
• Maintain complete file documentation, including correspondence, notes, and entry-related records.
• Process entries involving Partner Government Agencies, including but not limited to FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, APHIS, and Fish & Wildlife, when applicable.
• Assist with ISF, entry summaries, duty payments, post-entry corrections, and other Customs-related filings as required.
• Monitor and respond to Customs rejects, Requests for Information (RFIs), Customs exams, and other compliance-related issues.
• Escalate complex classification, valuation, admissibility, or compliance matters to the Import Manager or Licensed Customs Broker.
• Work closely with Import Operations, Customer Service, Accounting, and management to ensure timely cargo release and delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely entry records in the company’s operating system.
• Stay informed of changes in Customs regulations, tariffs, trade policies, and PGA requirements.
• Assist with other Customs Brokerage and import operations duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Customs Entry Writing or Customs Brokerage experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs import regulations and entry procedures.
• Experience preparing and filing Customs entries through ACE.
• Knowledge of HTS classification, duty rates, valuation, and country of origin requirements.
• Familiarity with Partner Government Agency requirements and import documentation.
• Experience working with commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, manifests, and arrival notices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in shipping and Customs documentation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Customs Brokerage or freight forwarding software is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISF, post-entry corrections, and Customs compliance is a plus.
• Licensed Customs Broker certification is a plus, but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Customs Brokerage experience in a high-volume import environment.
• Knowledge of PGA filings and government agency requirements.
• Experience with electronic data interchange (EDI) and electronic document processing.
• Familiarity with customer-specific SOPs and compliance procedures.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Our client is a nationally permitted U.S. Customs Broker providing customs classification, clearance, post-entry support, and related import services.