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.