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About the Role

The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate customs entries for import shipments in compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, and company standards. This role ensures timely cargo release, proper duty/tax assessment, and complete documentation flow across air, ocean, and truck import operations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with oversea offices or partners for shipments pre-alert.
• Review ISF information and submit filing for bill matches.
• Classify commodities using HTSUS, ensuring correct duty rates, OGA flags, and admissibility requirements.
• Validate commercial documents (invoice, packing list, AWB/BL, arrival notice, permits).
• Ensure timely Customs release, arrange delivery and billing.
• Confirm importer data, bond sufficiency, POA validity, and compliance with CBP regulations.
• Handle non-routed shipments from beginning with pre-alert from forwarder.
• Pay freight, handling and terminal charges as necessary.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in U.S. import customs brokerage or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, CBP regulations, and PGA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial invoices, shipping documents, and regulatory notices.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time-sensitive decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with clients, carriers, and government agencies.
• Analytical thinking to solve problems.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effectively communicate skills, both verbally and in writing.
• A desire to learn and grow.
• Knowledge of International freight forwarding.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CargoWise is a plus.

Skills

• HTS classification
• CBP regulations
• PGA requirements
• MS Office
• CargoWise

Location

• JFK / NYC

Work Type

• FULL TIME

Experience Level

• 1-3+ years

Education Level

• Customs Broker License preferred but not required.

Salary/Compensations

• $50K - $65K depends on qualifications

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k
• Medical/Dental Health Insurance
• Holiday Bonus Program
• Referral Bonus Program

About the Company

• Yamato Transport USA., Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., a global logistics and freight forwarding company which is the number one express parcel delivery provider in Japan.
• Yamato Transport USA, Inc. provides its customers with cross border business opportunities with fully maintained logistics, air freight, marine freight, customs brokerage, customer relocation, and express parcel delivery service.
• Yamato Transport USA, Inc. is looking for self-driven and results-oriented individuals.
• As we grow our business domestically and internationally, we highly value individuals who can be an immediate asset to our company.