Senior Customs Entry Writer
Full Time • CA-Irwindale
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
We are seeking an experienced Senior Customs Entry Writer to join our growing customs brokerage team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented trade compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle complex, high-value import transactions.
This role is hands-on: you will file entries, lead problem resolution, and account lead for our most demanding clients.
Key Responsibilities
Entry Filing & Compliance Execution
· Prepare and transmit varies type of import entries (primarily Type 01/03/06, plus other assigned entry types) and shipments (ocean, air, rail, and truck).
· Review and coordinate import documentation (commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, certificates of origin, and PGA requirements)
· Ensure accurate HTS, duty calculation, valuation, origin, MID/party data, and document sufficiency.
· Apply tariff programs correctly (e.g., Section 301/232/IEEPA) and identify when escalation is required.
FDA / PGA Expertise (Required)
· Ability to process FDA entries from intake to release: confirm correct PGA message sets, product codes/affirmations (as applicable), intended use, and supporting documents.
· Troubleshoot FDA/PGA rejects, holds, and documentation requests; coordinate with importers and internal teams to resolve quickly.
Holds, Exams, and Issue Resolution
· Lead responses to CBP document/cargo holds, exams, and requests (e.g., CF28/CF29 support as assigned).
· Proactively manage timelines and communicate requirements and risk to clients/internal stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
· 3+ years U.S. import entry writing experience in a customs brokerage environment.
· Strong knowledge of CBP entry fundamentals (clearance procedure, classification basics, valuation/origin, documentation, compliance controls).
· Strong FDA filing experience (hands-on transmitting and troubleshooting).
· Demonstrated ability to research and implement tariff/regulatory updates into daily operations.
· Proficiency with ABI system (NetCHB preferred) and Microsoft 365 (Outlookc, Excel, Word, etc...)
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- 60 WPM
Preferred Qualifications
- In-bond filing experience and/or FTZ (214/06/weekly entry).
- AD/CVD awareness (ability to flag risk and escalate scope questions appropriately).
- Shipment refusal (re-exportation or destruction)
- Interpret new tariff announcements and operational guidance (e.g., CSMS, official notices).
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement Plan
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Irwindale, CA 91706
Salary: $25-$30/HR
Salary: $25-$30/HR
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Concord Solutions Group stands as a premier full-service customs house brokerage firm, committed to empowering clients through the strategic integration of advanced technology and human expertise. With a solid foundation built on over 30 years of collective experience, our team prides itself on a client-centric approach, maintaining uncompromising standards of excellence. At the core of our philosophy is the conviction that building trust with our clients is paramount to mutual growth. This is achieved by consistently delivering superior outcomes, navigating challenges with resilience, and fulfilling our commitments to clients and stakeholders with steadfast dedication. Our mission is to provide sensible and cost-effective solutions, tailored to the unique needs of your business, ensuring not just compliance, but also a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
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