Licensed Customs Broker: US Trade Compliance & Freight

ALFA International Logistics, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALFA International Logistics in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Licensed Customs Broker to manage customs clearance for import shipments. This full-time, on-site role involves preparing and submitting documentation to U.S.

Customs, classifying goods, calculating duties, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams, carriers, and government authorities, resolve issues, maintain audit trails, and advise customers on international trade requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed customs broker with U.S. regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with import/export operations and documentation.
• Familiarity with tariff classification, valuation, and free trade agreements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage customs clearance processes for import shipments and prepare/submission of documentation to U.S. Customs and other agencies.
• Classify goods, verify tariff codes, calculate duties and taxes, and ensure compliance with laws and trade agreements.
• Coordinate with internal operations, carriers, and government authorities to resolve holds and issues.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails; communicate with customers on regulatory questions and updates.

Skills

Customs brokerage

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Import/export operations

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Logistics software

Job description

ALFA International Logistics in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Licensed Customs Broker to manage customs clearance for import shipments. This full-time, on-site role involves preparing and submitting documentation to U.S.

Customs, classifying goods, calculating duties, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams, carriers, and government authorities, resolve issues, maintain audit trails, and advise customers on international trade requirements.