Customs Broker, Licensed

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: USA - Chester, Seaport Dr 

Division: Air & Sea 
Job Posting Title: Customs Broker, Licensed 
Time Type: Full Time

Summary

Primary duty is to classify imported goods and to process complex import transactions, including all related activities, for an assigned base of accounts. Train and advise team members in areas of Customs regulations, classification, and valuation. Work with clients to establish detailed profiles and procedures that properly represent clients’ import processes. Communicate changes in regulations, Customs, and other government agency procedures to clients.  Alert clients to special areas of concern or to potential problems in the import process. Perform all duties correctly, cost-efficiently, in compliance with Company standards. This position is exempt and typically reports to a licensed Customs Brokerage Manager, Import Operations Manager, or Branch Manager under general supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Classify import items and notify Customs to determine appropriate import duties.
• Train and advise team members in areas of Customs regulations, classification and valuation.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in all areas of U.S. Customs regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification and valuation.  Perform regular review of trade publications as well as attend all (CBP) customs sponsored seminars in assigned area.
• Perform audit review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs.
• Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation.
• Initiate and develop written procedures, as assigned, for handling each account served by the team, including billing, classifications, valuation rules, schedule of fees, Customs correspondence, post entry process, and any other related information.  Manage the appropriate databases to reflect these procedures.