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Import Specialist jobs are open across freight forwarding, retail, manufacturing, and customs brokerage, from entry-level coordinator to senior compliance roles, with specializations in customs clearance, trade compliance, and supply chain logistics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Import Specialist - International Customs & Freight Forwarding - Entry Writer
Minneapolis, MN
Edward J Zarach & Associates, Inc., dba Zarach Logistics’ Minneapolis Branch Office is located in Eagan, MN 55121. We are an innovative, collaborative and engaging international freight forwarder and customer brokerage.
Our work environment includes:
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- Relaxed atmosphere
Position Overview:
We are looking for an Import Specialist who will be responsible for all duties and tasks related to moving our clients’ freight from foreign countries into the United States. The Import Specialist is the single point of contact within Zarach Logistics for the clients that they support. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities and Competencies:
- Coordinate air and ocean shipments from beginning to end.
- Consistently update clients with the status of their shipments.
- Working with and interacting with clients, carriers, and warehouses to resolve issues as they occur with shipments.
- Ensuring timely updates of shipment details and updating the transportation system in a timely manner with proper and pertinent information while meeting deadlines.
- Proper product classification of imported goods.
- Customs clearance processing in ACE system.
- Ensuring the on-time delivery of cargo.
- Correct and timely billing of clients’ shipments for the services provided.
- Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.
- Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- Must be willing to train in a customs brokerage and/or freight forwarding role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
- Excellent communications skills.
- CargoWise Experience Preferred
Interpersonal Relationships:
As the designated single point of contact, the Import Specialist may collaborate with all levels of personnel within the client’s company, its agents, vendors, and customers. You will occasionally have video calls in support of your clients and must be comfortable interacting with these clients in a consistently professional manner.
Working conditions:
Employees work on site at the Zarach Logistics offices. There may be instances where you may work beyond normal operating hours or need to work from home. There may be instances where you travel to client locations.
Applicant Attributes Required:
We are looking for a well-organized, disciplined, and motivated team member who has the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. They should be resourceful, decisive, thorough, and detail oriented. As an organization, we value relationships and are looking for caring team members that help us build enduring relationships with all of our stakeholders.
About Us:
Zarach Logistics is an International Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker specializing in the fast-paced logistics world. We believe that providing meaningful work is our mission. The organization has been thriving for over 40 years due to a culture of empowering its team to serve clients and providing our team members with the tools and flexibility to do this well. We invest in leadership and industry relevant education opportunities for our team. We celebrate our team successes in and out of work. We offer a collaborative environment and excellent benefits. If you have integrity, strive to be a good listener, and have a growth mindset, please contact us.
Please visit www.zarachlogistics.com for further information about our company.
Edward J. Zarach & Associates, Inc. dba Zarach Logistics, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Starting salary will be based on current experience.
Job Type: Full-time
What We Offer:
- 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match Paid time off
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life/ADD insurance available
- Flexible Schedule
- Collaborative Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities in a Growing Company
Experience:
- Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Office: 1 year (Preferred)
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Transportation & Logistics
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in import specialist jobs.
- Experience classifying goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
- Proficiency with customs entry software and trade management platforms
- Knowledge of CBP regulations, import compliance, and free trade agreement requirements
- Familiarity with Incoterms and international freight documentation including commercial invoices and bills of lading
- Customs Broker License or demonstrated progress toward passing the CBP broker exam
- Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, international trade, or a related field
Tips for Your Import Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for HTS codes
Hiring managers scan for Harmonized Tariff Schedule experience immediately. List specific HTS code categories you've classified, the import volumes you managed, and any CBP audits you supported. Generic supply chain language won't separate you from the stack.
Target postings by entry type
Import specialist roles split between formal entry and informal entry work. Filter your search by the entry type you know best so you're not applying to roles that require a completely different regulatory skill set and wasting time on mismatched interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists import specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your broker license status
If you hold a Customs Broker License or are exam-eligible, say so in your resume headline and your cover letter's first sentence. Many employers post roles open to both licensed and unlicensed candidates but fast-track licensed applicants automatically.
Prepare scenario answers on CF-28 and CF-29
Interviewers at freight forwarders and importers routinely ask how you've handled CBP requests for information. Walk through a real example of responding to a CF-28 or CF-29, including the timeline you managed and how you resolved any classification disputes.
Negotiate using duty savings as leverage
When discussing compensation, reference measurable outcomes like duty drawback recoveries or free trade agreement savings you've generated. Framing your value in dollar terms your employer already understands gives you a concrete basis for negotiating your offer.
Import Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most import specialists?
The companies hiring the most import specialists right now include Kuehne+Nagel, HP, and OL USA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Freight forwarders, large retailers, and customs brokerages consistently post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many import specialist jobs are remote?
About 57% of import specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy and system-based nature of much of the work. Trade compliance analysis, tariff classification review, and customs documentation roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to physical receiving operations tend to stay on-site.
How do you become an import specialist?
Start by building a foundation in customs regulations, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and CBP entry procedures through coursework, employer training, or self-study. Entry-level positions at freight forwarders or customs brokerages give you hands-on experience with formal entry filing. Earning your Customs Broker License demonstrates regulatory mastery and significantly expands the roles available to you.
Can you get hired as an import specialist with little experience?
Yes, many freight forwarders and customs brokerages hire entry-level candidates and train them on CBP filing systems and tariff classification. Focus your applications on coordinator or assistant-level import roles, emphasize any coursework in international trade or supply chain, and highlight transferable experience with documentation, compliance, or logistics software to stand out without a full work history.
What does the import specialist interview process look like?
Most import specialist interviews include a phone screen focused on your regulatory knowledge, followed by one or two rounds covering scenario-based questions on HTS classification, entry filing procedures, and how you've handled CBP inquiries. Some employers give a short classification exercise or ask you to walk through a sample entry. Trade compliance and customs brokerage roles may add a technical assessment.
Where can I find and apply to import specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to import specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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