Custom Entry Specialist
Norfolk, VA
Monday- Friday-8:00-5:00PM
Temp to Hire
Pay: $17.00-$22.00- Depending on Experience
Role Overview The Customs Entry Specialist is responsible for preparing, processing, and submitting accurate entry data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prior to cargo arrival. This position ensures full regulatory compliance, verifies duty calculations and tariff classifications, manages post-entry activities, and maintains regular communication with importers and government agencies.
Essential Functions
- Entry Clearance: Process customs entries accurately, ensuring all required documentation and data are verified before submission.
- Compliance & Data Verification: Audit entry details, duty policy application, tariff classifications, and client-specific requirements (accounting, credit, customs bonds, billing).
- Agency & Client Interaction: Work directly with CBP, Partner Government Agencies (PGAs/OGAs), and importers to address inquiries, resolve operational issues, and clear holds.
- Post-Entry & Financials: Input all billing charges into the system and handle post-entry adjustments as needed.
- Quality & Auditing: Support ISO audits, maintain compliance standards, and assist with process documentation updates.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years of direct experience in customs entry processing.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with CargoWise (C1) and enterprise/financial systems (SAP, Cognos) is preferred.
- Core Competencies: Strong tariff classification skills, high attention to detail, thorough analytical abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Work Style: Self-motivated team player capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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