Customs Entry Writer Job at Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment, Cranford, NJ

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  • Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
  • Cranford, NJ

Job Description

Customs Entry Writer

International Freight Forwarding – Cranford, NJ (HYBRID)

$60,000 – $75,000 Base + Benefits

ABOUT

We are representing a well-established, independent customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm with operations across the U.S. East Coast and a licensed brokerage division that has been processing entries through Newark since 1994.

With a client base spanning retail, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, they handle a high volume of both air and ocean import shipments daily through Newark Liberty International Airport and the Port of New York and New Jersey. Their customs team is experienced, tight-knit, and well-supported by a licensed broker on-site.

Their Cranford office serves as their primary brokerage hub for New Jersey operations. The team currently has five entry writers and they are adding one more to keep pace with volume growth across several recently onboarded accounts.

This is a stable, full-time, on-site role with a clear path to senior entry writer and supervisor level for the right person.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and submit accurate customs entries for air and ocean import shipments in compliance with U.S. CBP regulations
  • File ISF filings in a timely manner ahead of vessel departure deadlines
  • Classify goods accurately using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
  • Identify and apply correct PGA and OGA requirements including FDA, USDA, EPA, and Fish and Wildlife where applicable
  • Coordinate with overseas agents, steamship lines, airlines, and truckers to ensure timely cargo release and delivery
  • Communicate with importers directly to obtain missing documentation and resolve holds, exams, or compliance issues
  • Process Post Summary Corrections, protests, and prior disclosures as required
  • Maintain accurate entry records in CargoWise and ensure all files are audit-ready

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on customs entry writing experience in a licensed brokerage or freight forwarding environment
  • Strong working knowledge of HTSUS classification, valuation rules, and CBP entry procedures
  • Practical experience filing entries in ACE and handling PGA cargo for agencies including FDA and USDA
  • Familiarity with CargoWise or a comparable customs brokerage platform
  • Understanding of ISF requirements and the consequences of late or inaccurate filings
  • Detail-oriented, accurate under pressure, and capable of managing a high volume of entries simultaneously
  • Based in or commutable to Cranford, NJ for a full-time on-site role

WHAT'S ON OFFER

  • $60,000 – $75,000 base salary depending on experience
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid time off and public holidays
  • A structured on-site team with a licensed broker available daily for guidance and escalation support
  • Clear progression path to Senior Entry Writer and supervisory level

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Overseas

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