Customs Entry Writer - Miami Gateway - Military veterans preferred

We have an immediate career opportunity for qualified Customs Entry Writer in our Customs Brokerage Department at our Miami GTWY, FL location. As a Customs Entry Writer, you will ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and payment of duty to Custom Border Patrol (US CUSTOMS). You will also compute tariffs (taxes), and price conversions of merchandise imported from foreign destinations. In addition you will also be asked to examine various documents including invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements to obtain release of incoming freight and resolve delays.

Key Accountabilities:

• Effectively classifies dutiable import shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations.
• Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries
• Applies for Import Permits and Certificates of Eligibility
• Maintains open line of communication with US Customs and any other US Government agency e.g. US Agriculture, FDA, FWS and others
• May receive, answer and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence including customer escalation emails
• Examine online commercial invoices and other documents, to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity to ensure correct classification.
• Knowledge of US Customs Regulations regarding Foreign Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills
• Process shipments through various online portals for submission to FDA and US Customs to obtain proper clearance
• The successful candidate will assist when needed on the Billing Department supporting the on time payment of duty to US Customs to avoid fines and penalties and answering questions from US Duty escalations in regards of duty disputes from importers

Position Requirements:

• Good oral and written communication in English is a MUST
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and web-based Proficiency with simple calculations, subtraction, addition, multiplication, currency conversion and percentages is required
• Problem solving and interpersonal skills; courteous and clear telephone voice as well as written communication with customers, US Customs and other internal stakeholders
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• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred)
• 1+ year experience in transportation or customs preferred

DHL is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  The EEO is the Law poster is available here:  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.