About this role
About the Role DHL is seeking a qualified Customs Entry Writer to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported products, while processing entries to US Customs. The role also involves calculating tariffs and price conversions for merchandise from foreign destinations and reviewing documents to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.
What You'll Do
- Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations
- Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations
- Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries
- Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes
- Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility
- Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs
- May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence
- 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
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred)
- Overtime is required
- 1 year experience in transportation