Customs Compliance & Brokerage Specialist

General Position Summary
This position is responsible to manage the Brokerage Operations for U.S. Customs clearance of Imports. Insure the accuracy and compliance of the filing of documents in accordance with U.S. Customs Service regulations.

Essential Job Functions
CUSTOMS

• Examine and classify documents in order to make entry.

• Interface directly with Customs Broker and U.S. Customs on all issues relating to the importation of products, and as directed by management.

• Maintain classification data base.

• Obtain product rulings, pre-classification as necessary to assure compliance.

• Ensure that all import transactions meet compliance standards set forth by U.S. Customs regulations and other governmental agencies (ATF, EPA, FDA).

• To maintain all Customs files and records in compliance with custom's requirements, local regulations and Internal Quality System Standards.

• To calculate and report all Customs related issues to local authorities.

• To secure compliance with local regulations on all import and export activities.

• Continue to maintain current on ACE updates and other duties related to imports & customs related matters.

• Code & verify customs billing and audit files.

• Auditing of the commercial invoice line by line to make sure the correct valuation is files to customs.

• Verify any transaction after the entry is filed into customs.

• Responds to CBP inquires and special requests, approve POA documents and assist customers with customs bond issues.

• Coordinate deliveries or re-forwarding once it is arrived at warehouse.

• Support Inquiries from sales.

• Monitor and mentor brokerage staff in all areas of regulations and compliance.