Licensed Customs Broker
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Hybrid · Permanent · $85,000 - $110,000 base · Ref CSC-2026-215
A licensed customs broker role for an established brokerage serving importers across the Pacific Northwest. You'll classify and clear high-volume ocean and air imports, own compliance and CBP relationships, and mentor a rating and release team.
What you'll be doing
- Classify goods (HTS), rate entries, and manage timely CBP release and entry
- Advise clients on tariff, valuation, country-of-origin, and trade-program eligibility
- Own compliance across PGA/OGA requirements (FDA, USDA, etc.)
- Serve as the licensed broker of record and CBP point of contact
- Review and mentor rating/release staff to maintain accuracy
- Support post-entry activity: PEAs, protests, and reconciliation
What we're looking for
- Active US Customs Broker License required
- 4+ years in customs brokerage in a rating/release capacity
- Strong HTS classification, valuation, and trade-compliance knowledge
- Experience clearing ocean and air imports at high volume
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and client-communication skills
Compensation & benefits
- $85,000 - $110,000 base
- Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) match
- Hybrid, Seattle-based
Responsibilities
- Classify goods (HTS), rate entries, and manage timely CBP release and entry
- Advise clients on tariff, valuation, country-of-origin, and trade-program eligibility
- Own compliance across PGA/OGA requirements (FDA, USDA, etc.)
- Serve as the licensed broker of record and CBP point of contact
- Review and mentor rating/release staff to maintain accuracy
- Support post-entry activity: PEAs, protests, and reconciliation
Requirements
- Active US Customs Broker License required
- 4+ years in customs brokerage in a rating/release capacity
- Strong HTS classification, valuation, and trade-compliance knowledge
- Experience clearing ocean and air imports at high volume
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and client-communication skills