Customs Compliance & Import Entry Specialist

Customs Compliance & Import Entry Specialist – International Logistics – Charlotte, NC

We’re exclusively partnered with a globally established freight forwarding and licensed U.S. customs brokerage organization supporting air, ocean, and multimodal logistics across international trade lanes.

This Customs Compliance & Import Entry Specialist role is well suited for an experienced import professional who values accuracy, accountability, and regulatory precision. The position is responsible for handling U.S. import entries end-to-end, ensuring correct classification, documentation integrity, and timely clearance through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

• Prepare and file compliant air and ocean import entries in accordance with CBP regulations
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Perform HTSUS classification and ensure proper submission through ACE systems
• Stay current on regulatory updates and apply changes to entry procedures as required
• Communicate with clients, carriers, and government agencies to resolve clearance issues or delays
• Maintain complete, audit‑ready records within the brokerage system
• Collaborate with internal operations teams to support timely cargo release and final delivery
• Identify potential compliance risks and documentation discrepancies before submission

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience processing U.S. import entries within a customs brokerage or freight forwarding environment
• Strong working knowledge of HTSUS, CBP regulations, and ACE
• Ability to manage multiple entries and deadlines independently
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational discipline
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation is advantageous but not required

Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)