Senior Customs Entry Writer

Concord Solutions Group•Baldwin Park, CA

6d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Customs Entry Writer to join our growing customs brokerage team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented trade compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle complex, high-value import transactions. This role is hands-on: you will file entries, lead problem resolution, and account lead for our most demanding clients.

Requirements

3+ years U.S. import entry writing experience in a customs brokerage environment.
Strong knowledge of CBP entry fundamentals (clearance procedure, classification basics, valuation/origin, documentation, compliance controls).
Strong FDA filing experience (hands-on transmitting and troubleshooting).
Demonstrated ability to research and implement tariff/regulatory updates into daily operations.
Proficiency with ABI system (NetCHB preferred) and Microsoft 365 (Outlookc, Excel, Word, etc...)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
60 WPM

Nice To Haves

In-bond filing experience and/or FTZ (214/06/weekly entry).
AD/CVD awareness (ability to flag risk and escalate scope questions appropriately).
Shipment refusal (re-exportation or destruction)
Interpret new tariff announcements and operational guidance (e.g., CSMS, official notices).

Responsibilities

Prepare and transmit varies type of import entries (primarily Type 01/03/06, plus other assigned entry types) and shipments (ocean, air, rail, and truck).
Review and coordinate import documentation (commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, certificates of origin, and PGA requirements)
Ensure accurate HTS, duty calculation, valuation, origin, MID/party data, and document sufficiency.
Apply tariff programs correctly (e.g., Section 301/232/IEEPA) and identify when escalation is required.
Ability to process FDA entries from intake to release: confirm correct PGA message sets, product codes/affirmations (as applicable), intended use, and supporting documents.
Troubleshoot FDA/PGA rejects, holds, and documentation requests; coordinate with importers and internal teams to resolve quickly.
Lead responses to CBP document/cargo holds, exams, and requests (e.g., CF28/CF29 support as assigned).
Proactively manage timelines and communicate requirements and risk to clients/internal stakeholders.