Customs Specialist – Entry Writer
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $31 per hour
About the role
- Prepare and review customs documentation, including import and export declarations
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, including tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin requirements
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, customs brokers, and government agencies to resolve customs-related issues
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations and procedures
- Stay informed about changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and industry practices
- Perform audits and reviews to assess compliance with customs requirements
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues on customs-related matters
- Handle customs inquiries, investigations, and disputes
- Monitor and track customs clearances and resolve any delays or issues
- Collaborate with customs authorities and participate in customs-related programs, such as C-TPAT or AEO
- Support the development and implementation of customs compliance procedures and policies
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in customs operations or customs brokerage
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, processes, and documentation
- Familiarity with import and export operations and customs clearance procedures
- In-depth understanding of customs regulations and requirements
- Proficiency in preparing and reviewing customs documentation
- Attention to detail and accuracy in customs declarations and record-keeping
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with customs valuation and classification methodologies
- Knowledge of international trade agreements and requirements
- Proficiency in using customs management software and systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain management, or a related field preferred
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible and health spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Wellness resources
- 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions up to 5%
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Additional floating holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
customs documentationimport and export declarationscustoms regulationstariff classificationcustoms clearance procedurescustoms valuationcustoms compliance procedurescustoms management softwarerecord-keepinganalytical skills
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solving skillscommunication abilitiesinterpersonal abilitiesability to work under pressuretime managementcollaborationguidance and supportadaptabilityorganizational skills