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Customs Entry Writer – FDA Imports
Location: Long Beach, CA Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually Experience Required: 3–5 years
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer with 3–5 years of hands-on entry-writing experience and a strong background processing FDA-regulated imports. This position is ideal for someone who understands the complexities of importing food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical products, or other FDA-regulated commodities.
The successful candidate will have strong HTS classification and import compliance knowledge, proficiency with CargoWise, and the ability to independently prepare accurate and timely customs entries.
Key Responsibilities

Prepare and transmit customs entries for ocean, air, and truck imports.
Process FDA-regulated entries, including required FDA data and documentation.
Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and supporting import documents.
Accurately classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
Handle entries involving FDA, USDA, and other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).
Monitor shipments and respond to FDA holds, exams, documentation requests, and entry-related issues.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and current import requirements.
Communicate with clients, customs officials, carriers, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and provide shipment updates.
Maintain accurate entry records and documentation in CargoWise.
Assist with compliance reviews, recordkeeping, and audits as needed.
Qualifications

• 3–5 years of customs entry-writing experience with a freight forwarder or customs broker.
• Hands-on FDA entry experience is required.
• Experience with FDA-regulated commodities such as food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, or related products is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs documentation, and U.S. import regulations.
• Experience processing FDA, USDA, and other PGA entries.
• Proficiency with CargoWise is required.
• Experience handling ocean, air, and truck imports.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple entries and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary of $65,000–$70,000, based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Professional growth opportunities within an established freight-forwarding organization.