On-Site Customs Broker: HTSUS & Trade Compliance

Lynden Incorporated; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare

Paid time off

Holidays

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Lynden Logistics is seeking a Customs Broker in SeaTac, WA to manage end-to-end customs clearance for international shipments and ensure regulatory compliance for entry processes. This safety-sensitive position requires a current U.S. Customs Broker License and a strong background in U.S.

import regulations. You will interact with clients, CBP, and PGAs while coordinating transportation with Lynden teams and generating required ACE reports.

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 portion of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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) regarding entry matters.
• Provide timely and accurate regulatory advice, including duty rates, trade remedies, and exemption guidance.
• Coordinate transportation of imported goods from the port of entry to their final destination with 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.

Skills

U.S. import regulations knowledge

Freight management systems

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Time management across info systems

MS Teams, Word, Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years progressive experience in U.S. importing functions

4-year degree substitution allowed

Tools

Freight management systems

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lynden Logistics is seeking a Customs Broker in SeaTac, WA to manage end-to-end customs clearance for international shipments and ensure regulatory compliance for entry processes. This safety-sensitive position requires a current U.S. Customs Broker License and a strong background in U.S.

import regulations. You will interact with clients, CBP, and PGAs while coordinating transportation with Lynden teams and generating required ACE reports.