Customs Import & Export Specialist (Shipping)
Resume:
Alicia F Hedian
Staten Island, NY 10302
Home PH (347)934_3253
Cel PH 917-***-****
PROFESIONAL SUMMARY
Diligent shipping management professional with extensive expertise in domestic and international customs requirements. Adept at coordinating imports and exports for a diverse range of merchandise and clients, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and timely delivery . Talented customs entry writer and import /export specialist with strong analytical skills, adaptability and commitment to exceeding performance expectations.
EXPERIENCE
Senior import agent, bruzzone shipping ;Freeport,NY — 7/2024-present
Prepare and process import documentation according to customs regulations
laws or procedures.
Ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import goods.
Calculate and process duties and taxes to be paid.
Process ISF.
Obtain necessary import permits and licenses.
Monitor and track shipments, ensuring timely clearance and delivery.
Advise customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, or
Other customs-related matters.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all regulations laws & customs procedures.
Resolve any issues or delays to ensure timely and efficient import of goods.
AIR & OCEAN IMPORT COORDINATOR, JAGRO CUSTOMS BROKER ; BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 2016-2024
Responsible to obtain all the necessary arrival information for all shipments.
Processed documentation efficiently, accurately handling invoices, cargo paperwork and
Certificates of origin.
Minimized shipping problems by coordinating duty and tariff payments for incoming and
Outgoing shipments.
Handled problems working out solutions with customs officials and expediting resolutions.
Follow government guidelines for OGA so that proper procedures are follow for specific
Items shiipped.
Forward necessary reports to USDA & required terminal for quality handling of containers.
Classify import documents to transmit, follow up with customs releases and deliveries.
Prepare accurate quotes based on knowledgeable understanding of excise taxes and
Required federal tariffs.
Process entries for a wide range of products, including those regulated by FDA, Aphis,
Lacey Act etc.
Handling all quotes for DDP & DAP shipments requested by shippers.
Processed all Single entry Bond entries.
IMPORT SPECIALIST,DF YOUNG INC; JAMAICA, NY — 2010-2016
Prepare and process import pre alerts according to customs regulations laws and procedures.
Pay or arrange for payment of taxes duties on shipments.
Monitor & trace the location of goods, arrange transportation, warehousing of all imported and
Exported goods.
Classify all import documents to file the entries and follow up with releases and deliveries.
Coordinate with customer to classify new commodities according to HTS.
Follow up with FDA, USDA, holds providing the necessary documentation to these
government offices for immediate releases.
Processed Single Entry Bond entries.
Specialized in clearing RLF, Border Crossings(Truck & rail entries) T&E(Transport the export)
Expertise on personal effect entries, knowledge in adding the 5106 customer information .
Duty payment (Brokerage Statement)
Billing.
Entry writer, Delmar International ;Jamaica, NY — 2005-2010
Organized and prepare import documentation according to customs regulations .
Examine import documents, bill of ladings, airway bills to ensure all meet customs
Requirements.
Obtain arrival information, monitor and trace location of goods.
Communicate with clients, customs officers and carriers on various needs and
And to gather information necessary for customs clearances.
Coordinate with customs officials to ensure that all documentation is properly filed
And duties are paid promptly.
Arrange deliveries and appointments with customers and trucking companies.
Knowledge of the FDA product code builder and prior notices filling.
Handle any issues that may arise with shipments as USDA, FDA holds as well missing
Documentation or discrepancies in declared values.
Expertise with Fish & wildlife entries.
Processed all ocean & air entries deletion, Summary cancellation .
Processed PEA-Entry Summary adjustments.
Handle warehouse transfer and distribution.
Entry writer, Yusen Air & Sea Services; Valley Stream, NY 2002-2005
Prepare and processed all pre-alerts and import documents generally faxed or emailed from
Overseas or from the customer.
Responsible for gathering all necessary arrival information of all shipments
Handle all freight payments for forwarders, ocean and air carriers .
Classify imported goods and determined tariff classification and duty rates.
Coordinate with customs officials to ensure that all documentation is properly filed and duties
are paid in a timely manner.
Process entries for a wide range of products, those regulated by FDA, APHIS, Lacey Act.
Follow up with customs, FDA and USDA holds or any issue that may arise with shipments,
Including missing documentation or discrepancies with values, piece counts etc.
Coordinate delivery of FCL and LCL status with carriers and CFS.
Arrange and organized deliveries to customer’s final destination.
Follow up with billing and customer Service duties.
Duty payment (Brokerage statement)
ENTRY WRITER, EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL; INWOOD, NY 2000-2002
Organized and review commercial documents received from overseas or customers.
Obtain arrival information form airlines or steamship lines.
Communicate with customs officials to facilitate smooth import of goods.
Prepare and process import documentation according to customs laws and procedures.
Resolve any issues or delays to ensure timely and efficient import of goods.
Monitor and track shipments, ensuring timely clearance and delivery.
Arrange for transportation, warehousing or product distribution of imported goods.
IMPORT AGENT, DAVIS TURNER; NEW YORK, NY 1999-2000
Follow up with entry clearances.
Pay or arrange for payments to carriers, airlines, terminals and CFS”S.
Coordinate and arrange deliveries with customers and trucking companies.
Duty payments(Brokerage Statement)
EDUCATION
TRAVEL INSTITUTE NY :TRAVEL AGENT COURSE. NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK CITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, NY 1992-1994
Major: Accounting
SCS BUSINESS TECHNICAL INSTITURE,; BROOKLYN, NY 1983-1984
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL COURSES.
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