Customs Entry Writer

Job Title: Customs Entry Writer

Location & Job Type: Mineola, NY | Full-Time, On-Site

Company Overview
Altius Talent is partnering with an established freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm on Long Island to add an experienced Customs Entry Writer to its import compliance team. The company is known for a hands-on, service-driven approach and a stable, long-standing client base.

Position Overview
The Customs Entry Writer will be responsible for preparing and filing accurate customs entries for import shipments, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations. This role works closely with operations, brokers, and clients to keep cargo moving and to resolve documentation issues quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and transmit ocean, air, and truck import entries (including ISF filings) through ABI
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documents for accuracy and completeness
• Classify merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and verify duty rates, valuation, and country of origin
• Identify and apply Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including FDA, USDA, and others as applicable
• Calculate duties, taxes, and fees, and support accurate duty payment
• Monitor entries through release and follow up on CBP holds, exams, and requests for information
• Communicate with clients, carriers, and overseas agents to obtain missing or corrected documentation
• Support broker review and assist with post-entry corrections and amendments
• Maintain organized entry records in line with CBP recordkeeping requirements

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing customs entries in a brokerage or freight forwarding environment
• Strong working knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, and Incoterms
• Hands-on experience with ABI/ACE and ISF filing
• Experience with CargoWise or a comparable customs/forwarding system preferred
• Familiarity with PGA filings and special programs (e.g., Section 301, AD/CVD, FTAs) a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed Customs Broker status not required, though progress toward licensure is a plus

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Stable, growing team with a collaborative culture
• Opportunity to deepen your expertise across a broad mix of import trade lanes and commodities

Interested? Reach out to Altius Talent to learn more about this opportunity and to discuss how your background may be a fit.