Customs Broker

Lynden Logistics, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Transit reimbursement

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lynden Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Customs Broker in Atlanta, GA to support our International Operations team. You will manage customs clearance end-to-end, ensuring compliance and timely guidance on duties and exemptions.

The role requires a current U.S. Customs Broker License, related import experience, and TSA STA clearance. This is a safety sensitive position with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB).
• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of progressive experience in U.S. importing functions.
• Ability to possess and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Extended sitting and standard office duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with record-keeping regulations under 19 CFR 163 and company guidelines.
• Classify and declare entries using HTSUS codes, including trade remedies and AD/CVD requirements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, CBP, and PGAs regarding entry matters.
• Provide timely and accurate regulatory advice, including duty rates and exemptions.
• Coordinate transport from port of entry to final destination with Lynden operations teams.
• Generate reports from customs applications and ACE.
• Approve invoices for payment and ensure timely client remittance.

Skills

HTSUS classification

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB)

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years import experience

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Master Customs Specialist (MCS)

Tools

Freight management systems

Job description

Lynden Logistics is looking for a Customs Broker to support our International Operations team in Atlanta, GA. As our Customs Broker, you’ll help manage all aspects of customs clearance from beginning to end to support our mission of delivering reliable logistic solutions and connecting communities across the globe. This is a safety sensitive position.

Pay Range:
$35–$48 per hour

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure compliance with record-keeping regulations under 19 CFR 163 and company guidelines.
• Classify and declare entries using the correct HTSUS codes, including those associated with trade remedies and AD/CVD requirements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Partner Government Agencies (PGAs)regardingentry matters.
• Providetimelyandaccurateregulatory advice, including duty rates, trade remedies, and exemption guidance.
• Coordinate transportation of imported goods from the port of entry to theirfinal destinationwith Lynden operations teams.
• Generate reports from customs applications and ACE.
• Approve invoices for payment and ensure clients pay Lynden’s invoices in a timely manner.

Benefits you can look forward to:

• Discretionary Bonus Program – Additional bonuses paid out depending on job and company performance.
• Healthcare–Medical, dental and visionplans with employee contributions as low as $5 for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off–17 days paid time off, PTO days increase with years of service.
• Holidays–6 paid holidaysand 2 floating holidays.
• Retirement Plan–401K with up to 50% of the first 6% contributed matched.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program –Up to 50% of educational expenses reimbursed after 1 year of service.
• Extras–Life Insurance, Health and Wellness Program, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance,Transit Reimbursement Program,Long Term Disability Coverage and Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you!

To succeed in this role, you’ll need these skills:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs clearance procedures, and HTSUS classification.
• Previousexperience with freight management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to managetime-sensitivepriorities and workacross multipleinformationsystems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and other Windows-based applications.

And these qualifications:

• Must hold a current U.S. Customs Broker License(LCB)
• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of progressive experience in U.S. importing functions; a related four-year degree may substitute for a portionof the experience requirement.
• Ability to possess and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform standard office-based duties.

Extra credit if you have:

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Master Customs Specialist (MCS) designation.
• Accounting or finance background with experience reviewing invoices, billing, and financial processes.
• Previousleadership experience, including mentoring, training, or leading teams.

We personally review all candidates and promise to respond to all applications within 5 buisness days of applying.