Customs Entry Writer

Job Title: Customs Entry Writer

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

Company Overview
Altius Talent is partnering with an established international freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm serving importers and exporters through the New York metro gateway. The company handles a diverse mix of ocean and air import freight and is known for a collaborative, compliance-minded culture.

Position Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Entry Writer to prepare and process U.S. import entries for air and ocean shipments. You will work closely with operations, brokers, and customers to make sure entries are accurate, timely, and compliant with CBP regulations, helping keep freight moving and clients free of delays, penalties, and demurrage.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and transmit CBP entries (formal and informal, including Type 01 and Type 11) through ACE using the company’s customs software
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/AWBs, and other shipping documents for accuracy and completeness
• Classify merchandise under the correct HTS codes and apply appropriate duty rates, special programs, and trade remedies (Section 301, AD/CVD)
• Verify valuation, country of origin, and Incoterms, and flag discrepancies before filing
• File ISF (10+2) for ocean shipments where required
• Identify and address Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements (FDA, USDA, EPA, etc.)
• Coordinate with the licensed customs broker on classification questions, CBP holds, exams, and rejections
• Monitor entry status, respond to CBP notices, and process corrections or post-summary adjustments
• Communicate with customers, carriers, overseas agents, and internal teams to obtain missing documentation and keep shipments on track
• Prepare duty and billing information, and ensure accurate, timely invoicing of entries
• Maintain organized electronic records in line with CBP recordkeeping requirements

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing customs entries in a freight forwarding or customs brokerage environment
• Working knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, and CBP/ACE procedures
• Hands-on experience with CargoWise or a comparable customs/forwarding system
• Familiarity with ISF, bonds, PGA filings, and Incoterms
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple entries under tight cut-off times
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• Customs Broker License (CBL) or progress toward it is a plus, not required
• Experience with JFK air or ocean import freight is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, long-term role with a growing team and opportunities for advancement
• Support toward CBL exam preparation for the right candidate

Interested? Reach out to Altius Talent to learn more about this opportunity and to discuss your next step in customs compliance.