Job Description
**About Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC:**
At Brothers International, we are passionate about creating high\-quality food products that enrich lives and bring people together. Our Ingredients division supplies top\-quality fruit and fruit juice concentrates to a number of Fortune 100 food companies. Our Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) division includes Brothers\-All\-Natural, the \#1 Freeze\-Dried Snack Brand, and also produces private label freeze\-dried fruit snacks for some of the leading retailers in the US.
Headquartered in Rochester, NY, with offices in Florida and China, we are an innovative global leader in the food industry. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and the well\-being of our communities. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast\-growing, dynamic team environment, read on!
**Why Brothers International?**
* Innovation: Be part of a company that values creativity and encourages innovation in the ever\-evolving food industry.
* Team Collaboration: Join a collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are recognized and celebrated.
* Global Impact: Contribute to a company with a global presence, making a difference in the lives of people worldwide through our diverse range of food products.
**Position Summary:**
The Customs Entry Writer will provide supply chain and logistics support for all Brothers International Food Holdings products. They will ensure the timely importation of products, including completion of Importer Security Filing (ISF), customs entry, assignment of Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes, imported self\-filing of customs entries and audit/payment of all associated duties, fees, and port charges. They will also assist the logistics team in tendering freight, tracking/expediting inbound shipments, document review and managing all exams by U.S. government agencies.
**Essential Duties \& Responsibilities:**
* Prepare and execute the submission of Customs Entries to ensure the timely release of import shipments (7501\) via Descartes ABI system.
* Classify import items via U.S. HTS to determine the appropriate import duties based upon valuation of goods.
* Determine whether shipments qualify for special or reduced tariffs.
* Compile the necessary documentation, including cargo\-control papers, customs invoices and certificates of origin/analysis, review for accuracy and forward to the proper parties.
* Communicate with all vendors to ensure ISF information is received in a timely fashion.
* Update shipment status and add pertinent information within corporate ERP system, including ISF submissions. (ISF\# \& Date ISF was Entered) container numbers \& Ocean Bill of lading, etc.
* Handle customs correspondence post entry process and any other related clearance details/information.
* Monitor shipments as they move through customs to ensure compliance at every stage. Report any issues, delays and customs holds to resolve issues an...