Customs Specialist
Vanguard Group StaffingThe Customs Specialist (Importer) supports compliant, timely, and cost-effective import operations into the United States. This role supports the Customs Manager with day-to-day foreign-trade zone (FTZ) activities and overall customs operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Review customs entry data to identify and document discrepancies related to HTS classification, country of origin, vendor informat
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ion, entered value, Section 232 aluminum and steel reporting, IEEPA-related duties, tariff stacking, missing lines, dropped shipment lines, or other entry-level issues requiring correction.
• Prepare entry correction support packages for broker review, ensuring information is complete, clearly organized, and supported by appropriate backup documentation before PSC filing.
• Track PSC status by entry number, liquidation date, correction type, required documentation, submission date, broker follow-up, CBP response, and final resolution.
• Validate information provided to brokers against internal systems, reports, and supporting documentation to reduce the risk of incorrect resubmissions to CBP.
• Work with customs brokers to ensure accurate, timely filing of entries and submission of required data and documents.
• Support duty management activities, including auditing entries to ensure customs compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze shipping reports for accuracy, including calculations for units of measure and sets.
Must Have Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum of 3-4 years of Customs experience.
• Experience supporting or working within foreign-trade zone (FTZ) operations, including knowledge of FTZ regulations.
• Experience with consumer goods commodities.
• Experience with Section 232 aluminum and steel tariffs.
• Working knowledge of ACE (Automated Commercial Environment.