Customs Entry Writer

JOB SUMMARYThis role is to handle the processing of the customs entry predefined by information found within the operations system. Further responsibilities will include data entry, more complex entries and internal communication with both File Openers and Customer Service. Must have good data input skills, be able to follow SOP’s for entry processing. Thorough knowledge of entry process required. Expert classification skills are required for this position (as determined by level of accuracy).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Review files (to ensure they are put in proper order) and have complete information and/or documentationContact Customer Service if further documents/information required from the clientFile should have copy of correspondence and/or notes and remarksClassify documentation based on information available in the operations system. Some clients will require us to follow a Standard Operating Procedure specific to their information and business needsAssist Import Manager in classification where necessary coverage is neededWhere information such as HTS or product code is not in the partex advise import manager to add by providing them a copy of page of the highlighted invoice (and customer codes provided) for future use.Input entryFDA (under PGA handling – including if may proceed)Where FDA requires exam, need to determine if its an exam of documents or actual merchandise – client to be notified IMMEDIATELYDelivery order to be properly annotated regarding FDA whether released or to be held for releaseFor shipments destined for further on carriage steamship line to be sent written communication to hold shipment for releaseEnsure released to steamship line once clearance completedInput Delivery Order informationPass file to Post Entry File Handler for copying and assembly of packetsMonitor entries for release by Customs, PGA, ExamsMonitor census errorsBill of lading updates, and all other errors are to be corrected by Entry processor at the time they are notifiedAny post entry errors found after payment of duty need to be handed over to Import Manager