Global Trade Compliance: Customs Entry Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Healthcare

PTO 17 days

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Transit reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

Lynden Logistics, Inc. in SeaTac, WA is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to support our brokerage team in preparing customs entries and coordinating with carriers and agencies. This role helps ensure shipments clear accurately and compliantly while maintaining audit-ready files.

You will interact with regulators, monitor shipments across modes, and respond to client inquiries with accurate status updates. A safety-sensitive position requiring precision and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, import documentation requirements, and HTS classification.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments.
• Strong research and analytical skills to interpret regulatory publications and documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliant ISF, Customs, and other government agency entries.
• Track and monitor air, ocean, truck, and rail import shipments.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and carriers to secure cargo releases.
• Respond to client and foreign agent inquiries with shipment status updates.
• Prepare client invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Manage client HTS tables and support proper tariff classification.
• Maintain audit-ready shipment files, electronic and physical.
• Collaborate with customs officials, carriers, customers and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

US customs regs

Excel

organization

research

attention to detail

communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lynden Logistics, Inc. in SeaTac, WA is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to support our brokerage team in preparing customs entries and coordinating with carriers and agencies. This role helps ensure shipments clear accurately and compliantly while maintaining audit-ready files.

You will interact with regulators, monitor shipments across modes, and respond to client inquiries with accurate status updates. A safety-sensitive position requiring precision and reliability.