Customs Entry Writer

Location: Gardena, CA (Onsite at LAX)

Janel Group is seeking a Customs Entry Writer (LAX) to join our team! This is an onsite position at our LAX location. If you’re a high-energy, focused freight forwarding professional who wants to continue building your freight-forwarding career with a customer-focused, fast-paced industry leader, we'd love to talk!

Key Qualifications — Required

• 3+ years of experience in Customs Brokerage, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, logistics, transportation, or related operations.


• Customs Entry Preparation & Customs Clearance experience — REQUIRED.


• Customs Brokerage Clearance experience — REQUIRED.


• Hands-on CargoWise experience — REQUIRED.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. import customs procedures, documentation, and entry requirements.


• Ability to work onsite at the LAX location.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments, entries, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Microsoft Office Suite experience, preferred.


• Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

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  Prepare, review, and submit U.S. customs entries for import shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable CBP regulations.

  
  


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  Coordinate customs brokerage and clearance activities from receipt of documentation through customs release.

  
  


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  Review import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/air waybills, and other required documents, to ensure completeness and accuracy.

  
  


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  Enter and maintain customs and shipment data in CargoWise, ensuring all information and documentation is accurate and up to date.

  
  


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  Classify merchandise and verify HTS codes, country of origin, value, and other entry information as required for customs clearance.

  
  


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  Communicate with customers, customs brokers, carriers, overseas agents, and CBP to resolve entry discrepancies, holds, exams, and clearance issues.

  
  


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  Monitor customs entries and shipment status to ensure timely clearance and delivery.

  
  


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  Identify and proactively resolve customs delays, holds, documentation issues, and other exceptions.

  
  


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  Calculate and/or verify duties, taxes, fees, and other applicable customs charges and support billing accuracy.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate records of customs entries, releases, supporting documentation, and shipment activity in accordance with company procedures.

  
  


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  Stay current on applicable U.S. Customs requirements, import regulations, and company compliance procedures.

  
  


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  Provide customers with timely updates regarding customs clearance status, delays, holds, and estimated release dates.

  
  


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  Work closely with internal operations and transportation teams to coordinate final delivery following customs release.

  
  


• Coordinate with customs brokerage teams to resolve entry discrepancies, customs holds, exams, and other clearance issues.


• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable import regulations.


• Maintain accurate and timely records of customs entries, clearances, and shipment activity in CargoWise.