Customs Brokerage Agent

TANBAR LTD; Romulus (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid healthcare coverage

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SEKO Logistics is seeking an experienced Customs Brokerage Agent to join our Customs Brokerage team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with U.S. Customs brokerage operations and a strong understanding of the import entry process, U.S.

Customs regulations, tariff classification, and documentation requirements. This is a primarily in-office position designed for someone who values collaboration and being part of an experienced Customs brokerage team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with U.S. Customs brokerage operations.
• Strong understanding of import entry process and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Knowledge of tariff classification and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and transmit U.S. Customs entries per CBP requirements.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, origin certificates, and notices for accuracy.
• Determine HTS classifications, duty rates, and eligibility, including Chapter 99 requirements.
• Calculate duties, taxes, and fees for imported merchandise.
• Monitor entries and shipments through release and resolve issues.
• Communicate with CBP, PGAs, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely clearance.
• Research and respond to CBP inquiries and notices.

Skills

Customs brokerage operations

Tariff classification

CBP documentation

Communications with CBP

Education

Customs broker license (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• Fully paid healthcare coverage
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Customs Brokerage Agent

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Primarily In-Office

Position Summary

SEKO Logistics is seeking an experienced Customs Brokerage Agent to join our Customs Brokerage team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with U.S. Customs brokerage operations and a strong understanding of the import entry process, U.S. Customs regulations, tariff classification, and documentation requirements.

This is a primarily in-office position designed for someone who values collaboration and being part of an experienced Customs brokerage team. The position also offers hybrid work flexibility as a benefit, based on business needs, performance, and departmental requirements.

A U.S. Customs Broker License is preferred but not required. Candidates must have prior Customs brokerage experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and transmit U.S. Customs entries accurately and timely in accordance with CBP requirements and client instructions.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/air waybills, certificates of origin, arrival notices, and other supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Determine and verify HTS classifications, duty rates, country of origin, trade program eligibility, and applicable Chapter 99 tariff requirements.
• Calculate duties, taxes, and fees associated with imported merchandise.
• Monitor Customs entries and shipments through release and resolve holds, rejects, documentation issues, and other clearance exceptions.
• Communicate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Partner Government Agencies (PGAs), carriers, customers, and internal operations teams to facilitate timely clearance.
• Research and respond to Customs inquiries, including Requests for Information (CF-28), Notices of Action (CF-29), and other CBP correspondence as appropriate.