Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment ยท 3 days ago
Customs Entry Writer
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yrAltius Talent is a midsized, internationally active freight forwarder and customs brokerage in the Chicago area. They are seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer to support high-volume import operations while ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jamie Watts
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit U.S. Customs entries
Ensure compliance with CBP and applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements
Classify goods using HTS codes and calculate duties, taxes, and fees
Review commercial invoices, packing lists, and supporting import documentation
Submit Post Summary Corrections (PSCs) when required
Respond to CBP requests, exams, and documentation inquiries
Coordinate with internal operations teams, import staff, and clients
Maintain accurate and compliant records within the customs/forwarding system (e.g. CargoWise or similar)
Provide timely updates and support to customers regarding entry status
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Customs Entry Writer within a customs brokerage or freight forwarding environment
Strong working knowledge of CBP regulations and import compliance
Experience with HTS classification and duty calculations
Ability to handle entries independently from start to finish
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Experience using CargoWise or similar customs systems
Benefits
Stable, long-term role within a growing customs team
Supportive working environment with experienced leadership
Opportunity for career progression within customs and compliance
Company
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Chosen and recognised by the industry's leading forwarders and rising independents, Altius Talent recruits across the full spectrum of global logistics.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase