Customs Entry Specialist — ISF/HTS & Trade Compliance

Lynden Logistics, Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus Program

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lynden Logistics, Inc. in SeaTac, WA is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to support our customs brokerage team. You will prepare ISF, Customs, and other government agency entries, coordinate with carriers and regulators, and help ensure compliant and timely clearance of international shipments.

You’ll need strong knowledge of U.S. regulations, HTS classification, and MS Excel for data handling. The role is safety sensitive and offers comprehensive benefits and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years of international freight, customs brokerage, or import/export experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliant ISF, Customs, and Other Government Agency (OGA) entries.
• Track and monitor air, ocean, truck, and rail import shipments.
• Interact directly with regulatory agencies and carriers to secure cargo releases and keep freight moving.
• Respond to client and foreign agent inquiries and provide accurate shipment status updates.
• Prepare client invoices and ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Manage client-specific HTS tables and support proper tariff classification.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready shipment files, both electronic and physical.
• Collaborate with customs officials, carriers, customers, and internal operations teams to resolve issues and ensure on-time shipment delivery.

Skills

HTS classification

U.S. Customs regulations

Excel data analysis

Organizational skills

Research and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Lynden Logistics, Inc. in SeaTac, WA is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to support our customs brokerage team. You will prepare ISF, Customs, and other government agency entries, coordinate with carriers and regulators, and help ensure compliant and timely clearance of international shipments.

You’ll need strong knowledge of U.S. regulations, HTS classification, and MS Excel for data handling. The role is safety sensitive and offers comprehensive benefits and a discretionary bonus.