Customs Entry Clerk

Customs Entry Clerk (Entry Writer) Los Angeles (LAX) & New York (JFK) two people
$55000 $65000/yr Full-time on-site Confidential client (same company)

About the Opportunity

• Privately held CTPAT-certified international logistics company with in-house brokerage at JFK MIA ORD and LAX
• Owned ECCF/HUB CFS and bonded warehouse operations; on-site CBP; automated HTS classification; direct ACE/ABI
• Production role under a Licensed Customs Broker; clear path toward LCB

What Youll Do

• Prepare/transmit informal and formal entries (Type/Type 86) in ACE/ABI from invoices AWBs B/Ls packing lists
• Verify values quantities origin HTS Incoterms importer/consignee data
• Apply/confirm automated HTS classifications; escalate ambiguous or high-value items to the LCB
• Prep ISF and PGA data sets (FDA USDA/APHIS FWS CPSC FCC) for broker review
• Enter and track ATA Carnets TIB and in-bond movements
• Monitor ACE messages holds exams releases; update customers and ops
• Calculate/bill duties taxes MPF/HMF Section 301; collect DDU/DAP; reconcile with accounting
• Field customer/carrier status and documentation inquiries
• Maintain 19 CFR 163 / CTPAT recordkeeping
• Cover ECCF peak flight banks; flag valuation anomalies and restricted-party hits

What You Bring

• 13 yrs customs entry import docs or forwarding experience (strong logistics/trade grads considered)
• Working knowledge of entry types HTS structure valuation ISF PGA
• ACE/ABI or CargoWise/Descartes/Magaya/SmartBorder experience
• High accuracy at volume; same-day clearance pace
• Excel/Outlook proficiency; clear communication with CBP carriers customers
• Plus: ECCF/Type 86 e-commerce; CCS or LCB exam in progress; Spanish Portuguese or Mandarin

Why This Role

• Full brokerage lifecycle inside an owned facility with LCBs and CBP on-site
• Growth path: Entry Clerk Senior Entry Writer Licensed Customs Broker; LCB exam support
• $55K$65K base medical/dental/vision 401(k) PTO