Senior Import Analyst (Customs Brokerage)

About Us

Almost every single thing that you eat wear or use (yes even that Pikachu-shaped baseball cap you secretly love to wear) is imported. But before it makes it past the border theres a final looming hurdle: customs. A complex maze of regulations enough documentation to bankrupt Dunder Mifflin harmonized codes and debates about Santa suit classifications stand between businesses and their products hitting the shelves.

Clearit USA makes customs brokerage seamless for importers in the US and Canada with a modern digital frictionless platform. And were not alone; Clearit is a proud part of the Freightos Group a logistics technology company that aims to make global trade frictionless. We work with some of the largest companies in the world are regularly featured in top-tier publications make our families proud and are traded on the Nasdaq (CRGO).

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About the Role

USA Remote Position Growth Path to Licensed Customs Broker

Heres where you come in: As an Import Analyst at our Champlain NY office you will be the cornerstone ensuring that imports clear customs efficiently keeping the wheels of the supply chain in motion. Your expertise will help mitigate the complexities of customs procedures making the process as seamless as possible for our clients. This position offers a growth path toward becoming a Licensed Customs Broker with our full support.

This is a fully remote position open to applicants residing in the United States with preference given to candidates in the following states: New York North Carolina Michigan Vermont or Florida.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and process customs entries to ensure accurate and compliant submissions
• Meticulously review and input customs data maintaining high accuracy standards
• Articulate complex documentation requirements clearly to customers enhancing their understanding and satisfaction
• Proactively resolve issues by working collaboratively with customers and internal teams to refine customs entries as required
• Prioritize and process high-urgency imports such as PAPS files to prevent shipment delays
• Monitor and resolve CBP and PGA holds and coordinate required exams (NII/VACIS tailgate intensive USDA/CBP/FDA) from initial notice through final release
• Coordinate with carriers terminals/CFS and government officers to schedule exams submit ACE DIS documentation and Affirmations of Compliance and minimize demurrage and storage
• Track ACE/ABI statuses and respond to FDA Notices of Action and CBP CF-28/CF-29 providing clear updates to customers to expedite release
• Conduct thorough checks to ensure full compliance with all relevant customs regulations particularly focusing on FDA and PGA standards

About You

Basic requirements

• 2 years of experience in customs brokerage or import operations
• Solid understanding of customs laws and regulations (FDA PGA CBP)
• Experience managing CBP/PGA holds and coordinating exams (VACIS/NII tailgate intensive)
• Proficiency with customs brokerage software and ability to assign appropriate HTS commodity codes
• Knowledge of applying correct IEEPA Reciprocal and Section 232/301 additional tariffs
• Skilled in processing documentation with high accuracy and attention to regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex procedures in an accessible manner
• Innovative thinking and openness to feedback to foster personal growth and improve team performance
• Resourcefulness and adaptability in addressing challenges and handling customer inquiries

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5 years of import brokerage experience with truck entries/PAPS processing
• Interest in pursuing US Licensed Customs Broker credential (company-supported)
• Northern border operations experience
• HTS classification knowledge (GRIs section/chapter notes)
• Experience with FDA/PGA filings and CF-28/CF-29 responses
• ACE/ABI proficiency and familiarity with brokerage platforms
• Proven ability to minimize demurrage/storage costs
• Understanding of tariff treatments and basic valuation
• Self-directed with good judgment on escalation needs
• History of meeting clearance timeframes and service levels

Schedule

M-F 8 hours per day.

Benefits

• Pay: $50000 yearly (Based on experience)
• Fully remote with preference given to candidates in the following states: New York North Carolina Michigan Vermont or Florida.
• 15 paid vacation days plus holidays
• 50% employer-paid health insurance
• Annual training budget and career guidance
• Customs broker license exam fees covered
• Equity incentives that vest over time aligning your success with company growth

Freightos is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all potential employees fairly and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.