The Import Bill of Entry Filing Executive owns the full import filing cycle: preparing the checklist from shipping documents, getting the customer's approval, and filing the Bill of Entry on ICEGATE accurately and on time.

Employment type

Full-time

Experience

2–5 years in import customs filing with a Customs Broker (CB) firm

Role purpose: Ensure every import consignment is correctly classified, valued and assessed, so cargo is cleared without queries, delays or penalties for the customer.

Key responsibilities

End-to-end filing cycle

- Document scrutiny – Receive and check import documents: commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading / Airway Bill, certificate of origin, insurance, product literature, licences and permits. Flag gaps or mismatches to the customer early.
- Checklist preparation – Prepare the Bill of Entry checklist with correct importer details (IEC, GSTIN, AD code), CTH classification, assessable value, exchange rate, duty structure, exemption notifications and any FTA / preferential claims.
- Customer approval – Share the checklist with the customer, explain classification and duty impact where needed, incorporate corrections and obtain written approval before filing.
- Filing on ICEGATE – File the Bill of Entry (Home Consumption, Warehouse or Ex-Bond) on ICEGATE, including advance and prior filing within prescribed timelines, and upload supporting documents on e-Sanchit.
- Duty payment and tracking – Generate the duty challan, coordinate e-payment with the customer, and track assessment status, OOC (Out of Charge) and Customs queries.
- Post-filing actions – Reply to queries,



handle re-assessment and amendments, and support first-check examination or test requests with operations.

Classification and regulatory work

- Classify goods under the Customs Tariff Act using the Section and Chapter Notes, General Rules of Interpretation and HSN Explanatory Notes.
- Read and apply Customs, IGST and Compensation Cess notifications, including exemption notifications, ADD / safeguard duty, SWS and AIDC.
- Check import policy conditions under the ITC (HS) schedule: restricted, prohibited or licensed items, and requirements such as BIS, FSSAI, WPC, PQ, drug controller or EPR registration.
- Apply FTA / CEPA benefits with valid certificates of origin and CAROTAR 2020 compliance.
- Handle valuation-related declarations and related-party (SVB) cases where applicable.

Records and coordination

- Maintain a filing register and soft copies of checklists, approvals, BE copies and duty challans.
- Coordinate with documentation, operations, shipping lines, CFS and the customer for smooth clearance.
- Track new Customs and DGFT circulars and notifications and brief the team on changes.

Required knowledge and skills

Must have

- Hands-on, independent filing of import Bills of Entry on ICEGATE,



including e-Sanchit uploads, duty payment and query replies.
- Ability to read the Customs Tariff: chapter structure, Section / Chapter Notes, GRI and the duty columns (BCD, IGST, SWS, Cess).
- Ability to find and interpret relevant notifications and circulars, and work out the effective duty correctly.
- Complete understanding of the filing workflow: document check, checklist making, customer approval, filing and follow-up to OOC.
- Working knowledge of the Customs Act 1962, Customs Valuation Rules 2007 and the Bill of Entry (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations.
- Familiarity with the Foreign Trade Policy and ITC (HS) import policy conditions.

Good to have

- Experience with FTA claims, warehousing / ex-bond filings, re-imports and project imports.
- Experience with CB firm software for checklist preparation.
- Customs Broker examination passed (F-card / G-card holder) or preparing for it.

Skills

- Robust attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Clear written and spoken communication in English and Tamil for customer and Customs interaction.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and email.
- Ability to manage multiple files under tight vessel and cargo timelines.

Qualifications and experience

- Graduate in any discipline; commerce or a diploma in shipping / logistics / EXIM preferred.
- 2–5 years of import filing experience with a Customs Broker firm, preferably at Chennai Sea Port.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 BILL OF ENTRY FILING (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Hunar Shipping and Logistics
📍 Tamil Nadu