customs entry writer

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike®  for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

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Responsible for preparing and processing U.S. Customs entries while also supporting daily import and logistics operations. This is a dual-role position requiring accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• →Prepare and file U.S. Customs entries through ACE.
• →Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import documents.
• →Verify HTS classification, country of origin, value, duty rates, and Chapter 99 requirements.
• →Follow up with vendors, brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams for missing or incorrect information.
• →Monitor customs holds, exams, releases, and entry status.
• →Process entry corrections, cancellations, and amendments when needed.
• →Track shipments and provide updates on customs clearance.
• →Maintain accurate entry records and supporting documentation.
• →Assist with duty calculations, tariff research, and import compliance requirements.
• →Support CTPAT and CBP compliance activities.
• →Assist with daily import/logistics operations and resolve shipment issues.
• →Communicate with internal departments, vendors, brokers, and carriers to keep shipments moving.
• →Manage multiple shipments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• →Perform other related duties as needed to support the import department.
• →(Your duties should reflect the most significant aspects of your job. Do not state anything that requires less than 5% of your time.)
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• →*Responsible for all custom clear for all Air shipments arriving into all ports in the US 
• →*Control shipments originating in China (under additional 7.5% or 25% Duty Rate Tax Increase)
• →*Ensure that all special provision countries Jordan, Egypt, Lesotho, Madagascar, India (accessories) & Peru shipments (e.g Duty Free, Visa, NAFTA, QIZ, PGA, etc) 
• →*Send ACE Release internally to our Traffic Department for LCL Shipments
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• →*Provide internal support on status of import shipments (e.g availability, hot list, etc.) 
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• →*Communicate with Air Forwarder’s prior to shipment arrival to ensure we receive the AN and Rated HAWB prior to beginning       the entry  Air Shipments including Air Split Shipments: Run MAWB in Editrade (Customs System) through the ACE Cargo Release Tab to confirm all incoming information submitted from the Airline to US Customs is correct. 
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• →Send ACE Release internally to our Traffic Department for all Air and LCL 
• →Prepare Customs documents and entry filing, compile necessary documentation, Review first sale, silica gel, dry sack &/or US Trims cost (if applicable), Categorize import goods (apparel, accessories, etc) by style, per shipment using tariff coding system (HTS = Harmonized Tariff Schedule), organize the work area to identify the status of each 

• This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing.  

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  (Please indicate if a degree is required 

• Experience with customs entry processing, import operations, or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of CBP requirements, HTS classification, and customs duties.
• Experience with ACE and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Apparel/textile import experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.