Customs Specialist

U.S.-based importer and international freight forwarding organization delivering full-service customs brokerage, International Air Freight, Ocean Freight forwarding, and domestic transportation solutions to a diversified commercial client base.

The company operates with in-house licensed customs brokerage teams, direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection interfaces, and fully integrated air and ocean forwarding operations. Supporting high-volume U.S. import programs across industrial, consumer, automotive, and regulated commodity sectors, the business maintains strict regulatory compliance controls, audit-ready processes, and consistent service performance across complex supply chain environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and transmit all U.S. customs entries including formal, informal, warehouse, and PGA filings through ACE
• Accurately classify merchandise under HTSUS and applicable duty preference programs
• Ensure full compliance with CBP regulations, FDA, USDA, EPA, and other Participating Government Agencies
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping documentation for regulatory accuracy prior to filing
• Communicate directly with clients, CBP officials, government agencies, and internal freight forwarding teams
• Manage cargo holds, exams, post-entry corrections, protests, and entry amendments

Experience Needed

• Hands-on experience as a Customs Entry Writer, Import Specialist, or Customs Brokerage professional
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, HTS classification, and entry types
• Familiarity with PGA requirements, regulatory compliance, and ACE processing
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker preferred but not required
• Interest in pursuing the U.S. Customs Broker License examination welcomed

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All candidate applications and discussions are managed directly and confidentially through our recruitment process.

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