(USA) Customs Brokerage Entry Writer

Morrison Express•Los Angeles, CA

49d

About The Position

To process U.S. Customs entry documents in accordance with all client and company instructions. Perform audit and review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs Properly classify the commercial invoices using the US Tariff Book and CROSS as a reference tool Data entry of import AMS information and HTS# - Including transmission to US Customs Preparing entry documentation including 7501 and 3461 Specialize in remote location filing Assists with maintaining compliance measures for import operation – Maintain document compliance Ensures that proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with U.S. Customs standards Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered Ensure timely filing of ISF 72 hours prior to shipment leaving last origin port Prepare delivery orders, send to trucker, follow up with POD Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate Review and monitor all Customs rejections and requests for information for clients Filing of Import Security Filings (ISF) Timely response to customer inquiries and status requests. To notify management of any customer complaints or entry discrepancies and provide suggestions to resolve issues. To distribute outgoing documents regularly and accurately, according to any required schedule. Assure all customer files are complete, accurate and reconciled. Close communication with customers, carriers, U.S. Customs, and CFS representatives. Complete workload duties within normal and reasonable processing times. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience handling customs business.
Experience working in freight forwarding.
Experience filing entries containing PGA information.
Experience filing ISFs accurately and timely.
Should have a working knowledge of the terms and jargon that Customs, other government agencies, vendors, carriers and import customers use.
Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management, independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage the flow of several shipments during a given day.
Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Ability to make suggestions to the Dept. Manager on corrective actions or process improvements.

Responsibilities

Process U.S. Customs entry documents in accordance with all client and company instructions.
Perform audit and review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs
Properly classify the commercial invoices using the US Tariff Book and CROSS as a reference tool
Data entry of import AMS information and HTS# - Including transmission to US Customs
Preparing entry documentation including 7501 and 3461
Specialize in remote location filing
Assists with maintaining compliance measures for import operation – Maintain document compliance
Ensures that proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with U.S. Customs standards
Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered
Ensure timely filing of ISF 72 hours prior to shipment leaving last origin port
Prepare delivery orders, send to trucker, follow up with POD
Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate
Review and monitor all Customs rejections and requests for information for clients
Filing of Import Security Filings (ISF)
Timely response to customer inquiries and status requests.
Notify management of any customer complaints or entry discrepancies and provide suggestions to resolve issues.
Distribute outgoing documents regularly and accurately, according to any required schedule.
Assure all customer files are complete, accurate and reconciled.
Close communication with customers, carriers, U.S. Customs, and CFS representatives.
Complete workload duties within normal and reasonable processing times.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.