Customs Entry Writer/ Import Operations Specialist

Position

Title: Customs Entry

Writer / Import Operations Specialist

Location: Springfield Gardens, NY

Work Hours: 9 to 5:30 (30 mins lunch) *slight

adjustment to schedule might be possible

Overtime: Rare (Non-exempt)

Position

Summary

A premier,

established logistics and customs brokerage firm is seeking a driven Customs

Entry Writer / Import Operations Specialist to join their dedicated Customs

Brokerage team. This organization offers a highly supportive work environment,

robust career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits

package-including health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous Paid Time

Off (PTO) and holiday schedule, 401(k) program with a company match, and

additional monthly pay premium for CCS and broker's licenses.

We are seeking a

detail-oriented candidate with a strong foundation in import operations,

documentation, and broker coordination who is eager to step into or further

develop their career in customs entry writing. The ideal candidate possesses

direct experience working with import documentation, interacting with customs

brokers/carriers, and understands the core mechanics of U.S. Customs and

Partner Government Agency (PGA) compliance.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process
  
  import customs entries accurately and in a timely manner through CBP
  
  systems.
• Handle a wide range of
  
  entry types, including consumption, transportation, warehouse, temporary
  
  import, and PGA-regulated shipments.
• Review commercial
  
  invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import documentation
  
  to ensure absolute compliance and accuracy.
• Classify complex
  
  products utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Coordinate closely with
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and various Partner Government
  
  Agencies (such as FDA, EPA, FCC, DOT, USDA, and others as required).
• Monitor shipment
  
  releases, examinations, holds, and official requests for information.
• Communicate proactively
  
  and professionally with customers regarding shipment status, documentation
  
  requirements, and regulatory updates.
• Maintain strict
  
  compliance with all federal regulations, customs laws, and established
  
  company procedures.
• Work collaboratively
  
  with operations teams, carriers, terminals, and government entities to
  
  ensure smooth, efficient cargo movement.
• Identify, document, and
  
  escalate potential compliance concerns when necessary.
• Maintain highly
  
  organized and accurate records in accordance with both regulatory
  
  standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• 2-4
  
  years of hands-on experience in Import Operations, Brokerage Support,
  
  Logistics Coordination, or Entry Writing. Candidates with a strong
  
  operational background handling import documents and broker communication
  
  who are looking to step into entry writing are strongly encouraged to
  
  apply.
• Proven
  
  expertise handling core import paperwork (Commercial Invoices, Packing
  
  Lists, House/Master Bills of Lading, Pre-alerts).
• Practical
  
  familiarity with U.S. Customs procedures, basic HTS classification
  
  concepts, and awareness of CBP/PGA clearance requirements.
• Experience
  
  working within standard industry logistics software/tracking platforms
  
  (e.g., CargoWise, Magaya, ACE) and general Microsoft Office proficiency
  
  (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity
  
  with air/ocean import movement and local JFK airport or NY/NJ port
  
  recovery workflows.
• High
  
  attention to detail, strong multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced
  
  environment, and clear written/verbal communication skills.
• High
  
  school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Prior
  
  direct experience drafting or submitting entry summaries as an Entry
  
  Writer or Customs Brokerage Specialist.
• Certified
  
  Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or progress toward certification.
• Active
  
  U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB).
• Advanced
  
  proficiency in CargoWise.

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