Customs Broker

Lynden Logistics is looking for a Customs Broker to support our International Operations team in SeaTac, WA . As our Customs Broker,you'llhelp manageall aspects of customs clearance from beginning to endto support our mission of delivering reliablelogisticssolutionsand connecting communitiesacross the globe. This is asafety sensitive position.

Pay Range:
$35-45 per hour

What you'll be doing:

• 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)regardingentry matters.
• Providetimelyandaccurateregulatory advice, including duty rates, trade remedies, and exemption guidance.
• Coordinate transportation of imported goods from the port of entry to theirfinal destinationwith 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.

Benefits you can look forward to:

• 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!

To succeed in this role, you'll need these skills:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs clearance procedures, and HTSUS classification.
• Previousexperience 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 managetime-sensitivepriorities and workacross multipleinformationsystems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and other Windows-based applications.

And these 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.

Extra credit if you have:

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

We personally review all candidates and promise to respond to all applications within 5 buisness days of applying.