Company: Amama Exports LLP

Role: CHA Executive / Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Customs House Agent (CHA) professional with strong expertise in perishable goods, air cargo, food products, and time-sensitive import/export shipments. The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end customs clearance activities, coordinating with customs authorities, airlines, freight forwarders, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant movement of cargo.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end customs clearance for import and export shipments,

particularly perishable and food products.
- Handle customs documentation, including Shipping Bills, Bills of Entry, invoices,

packing lists, certificates, permits, and other statutory documents.
- Coordinate with Air Cargo Complexes, Customs, Airport Authorities, DGFT, FSSAI,

Plant Quarantine, Animal Quarantine and other regulatory authorities as applicable.
- Ensure timely clearance of perishable and temperature-sensitive cargo to minimize detention, demurrage, spoilage, and business losses.
- Manage customs procedures for food items, agricultural products, fresh produce,

processed foods, and other regulated commodities.
- Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, transporters, warehouses, cold-chain partners, and CHA/customs teams.
- Monitor shipment status from arrival/departure through customs clearance and final delivery.
- Verify HS codes, customs duties, exemptions, classifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate filing of customs declarations and supporting documentation.
- Handle queries, assessments, examinations, inspections, and queries raised by





Customs or other government authorities.
- Maintain proper records of customs documentation, approvals, clearances, and compliance-related correspondence.
- Track changes in customs regulations, import/export policies, FSSAI requirements, and other applicable regulations.
- Identify potential clearance issues in advance and proactively resolve operational bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with internal procurement, logistics, finance, warehouse, and sales teams for smooth shipment execution.
- Support customs audits, compliance reviews, and reconciliation of duties and related charges.
- Maintain solid working relationships with customs officials, regulatory authorities, airlines, and logistics partners.

Required Experience

- 3–7 years of relevant experience in CHA/customs clearance, freight forwarding, or international logistics.
- Proven experience handling air cargo and airport customs clearance.
- Strong experience with perishable goods and food-related imports/exports is highly preferred.
- Experience dealing with FSSAI, Plant Quarantine, Animal Quarantine and other regulatory clearances will be an advantage.
- Experience in handling urgent/time-sensitive shipments and temperature-

controlled cargo.
- Good understanding of Indian Customs procedures, EXIM documentation, HS classification, duties, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with customs portals/systems and electronic filing processes.
- Strong coordination skills with Customs, airlines, freight forwarders, transporters,

and regulatory bodies.

Educational Qualification

- Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Commerce, or a related field.
- Relevant CHA/customs certification or professional qualification will be an

📌 Customs House Agent (Mumbai)
🏢 Amama Exports
📍 Mumbai