Customs Entry Writer - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description: Job Summary The Entry Writer serves as a customer advocate and should possess good customer service skills.The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for preparing, compiling and managing all documentation and records required to clear goods through the United States Customs Service (USCS), including negotiating with, retaining and service as an intermediary between airlines, shipping companies, trucking companies, shippers, consignees, bonded and other warehouses and the USCS. Duties & Functions Essential: Make U.S. Customs entries under U.S. Customs law for customers under the supervision of the Customs House Broker. Ensure that entries made are in compliance with U.S. Customs law under the supervision of the Customs House Broker. Ensure that all documents required by U.S. Customs regulations are correct and complete to include customer compliance under the supervision of the designated Customs House Brokers. Utilize experience and knowledge of USCS rules and regulations to classify goods and determine applicable duty rates. Prepare and file with the USCS all documentation required for goods to clear customs and enter the U.S. Thorough knowledge of all entry types including but not limited to - Formal, Informal, Warehouse Entry/Withdrawal, Carnets, TIB, IT, IE, T&E, etc. Examine shipment documents to ensure accuracy of reporting requirements to USCS including but not limited to Entered Value, Country of Origin, Terms of Sale, SLAC count, etc. Maintain up to date knowledge, including any needed continuing education, of the regulations and procedures of the USCS for the classification and entry of goods. Maintain up to date knowledge of all regulations and procedures of the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Transportation and other state and federal agencies regarding the importation and transportation of goods, including hazardous materials, food and live animals. Maintain and update customer/importers profiles. Perform customer service duties with correspondence to customs and overseas partners, emails fax, etc. Process ACH Statement payment to USCS. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among courses of action quickly and accurately. Must routinely meet deadlines. Must be able to multi task. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be effective at listening, understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and business clients. Comply at all times with NNR USA standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient business operations. Attend meetings/training as required by management. Perform other duties as requested by management. Job Requirements: QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a related field preferred. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in Custom Entry Writer position. Ability to cut IT (Immediate Transportation) entry. Must have basic training in ISO. Ability to use basic math skills to calculate duties and freight, storage and other charges. Ability to operate basic office equipment, including personal computers and to conduct paperless entry of goods through the USCS computer system. Must have basic computer knowledge to include windows, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. Physical requirements: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, frequently and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sufficient near vision to read and write information accurately. Must have a valid driver s license.
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