Customs Broker

This position may be based in Atlanta, GA; SeaTac, WA; Anchorage, AK; Houston, TX; or Carson, CA. This is a safety-sensitive position.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs clearance procedures, and HTSUS classification.
• Previous experience with freight management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive priorities and work across multiple information systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and other Windows-based applications.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Master Customs Specialist (MCS) designation.
• Accounting or finance background with experience reviewing invoices, billing, and financial processes.
• Previous leadership experience, including mentoring, training, or leading teams.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus Program – Additional bonuses paid out depending on job and company performance
• Healthcare – Medical, dental and vision plans with employee contributions as low as $5 for you and your family
• Paid Time Off – 17 days paid time off, PTO days increase with years of service
• Holidays – 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Retirement Plan – 401K with up to 50% of the first 6% contributed matched
• Tuition Reimbursement Program – Up to 50% of educational expenses reimbursed after 1 year of service
• Extras – Life Insurance, Health and Wellness Program, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Transit Reimbursement Program, Long Term Disability Coverage and Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you

Pay

$35–$48 per hour