Customs Entry Writer Job at R+L Global Logistics in Lyndhurst

Job Description

Customs Entry Writer is responsible for facilitating for the accurate and timely submission of customs entries for clearance through U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) for inbound freight shipments. This includes classifying products, determining tariff and duty payments and tracking inbound shipments.

Customs Entry Writer responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Serve as a customer advocate, committed to providing excellent levels of customer service and strong sense of accountability and urgency.
• Accurately classify products with the appropriate HTS code.
• Determine relevant duties and tariffs based upon valuation of goods using available government resources.
• Promptly prepare and submit all required government forms and customs entries in compliance with regulations.
• Prepares and executes billings for entry related services.
• Monitor shipments as they move through customs to ensure compliance at every stage. Report and resolve issues, delays and customs holds to minimize service charges.
• Works with transportation agents, Customs Border Patrol (CBP) and others to resolve rejections and requests for information pertaining to custom entries. Makes corrections and updates to entries as necessary.
• Handle customs correspondence post entry process and any other related clearance details / information.
• Stays up-to-date on all customs procedure, rules and regulatory changes.
• The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

About Us

We empower business worldwide to ship smarter.

R+L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal / Rail, Expedited / Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value / High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more.

We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today's business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R+L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution.

BENEFITS

R+L Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties

R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law.