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Job Description: Customs Specialist
We are the Human Standard in Global Logistics. Founded in 1999, with a singular idea: to bring integrity and honor to the freightforwarding market. Today, we are a leader in global logistics and got here because we have stayed true to our core values. We have offices in Mobile, AL, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. Visit our website for more information. https://www.asflogistics.com/
Location: Candidates will be considered in Savannah, GA, Charleston, SC or Mobile, AL
Work Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday
By joining the ASF Team you will receive…
Company-paid benefits available:
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 50,000 Group Term Life insurance policy
- (7) Paid holidays and (15) days PTO per calendar year
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer matching. Employees are 100% vested at enrollment.
- Additional Benefits available for purchase: Blue Cross Blue Shield plan for employee and dependents, vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and additional voluntary term life insurance.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
Arrange customs clearance in all USA ports for all inbound goods for various importcustomers. The ideal candidate will be able to handle logistics flow from origin to final delivery to ensure maximum efficiency. This position requires working knowledge of customs regulations and compliance documentation. To succeed in this role, you should have organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. A customer- focused approach is an essential job function.
Duties:
- Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or Harmonized System (HS) codes to determine applicable duties, taxes, and eligibility for trade agreements.
- Prepare, review, and submit customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and import/export declarations.
- Calculate and process payments for duties, taxes, fees, and other charges owed to customs authorities.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, including free trade agreements (e.g., USMCA), anti-dumping duties, sanctions, and partner government agency (PGA) requirements.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and government officials to clear shipments and resolve issues like inspections or discrepancies.
- Monitor shipments for timely clearance, audit entries for accuracy, and handle post-entry amendments or protests for refunds.
- Stay updated on changes in customs laws, tariffs, and regulations; conduct compliance audits and risk assessments.
- Advise internal teams or clients on trade compliance best practices, valuation methods, and special programs (e.g., duty drawback).
- Maintain records for audits and communicate with stakeholders to prevent delays or fines.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
- Ocean import/export experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in import/export operations, customs brokerage, or trade compliance required