Customs Broker

Lynden Logistics is looking for a Customs Broker to support our International Operations team in SeaTac, WA. As our Customs Broker, you’ll help manage all aspects of customs clearance from beginning to end to support our mission of delivering reliable logistics solutions and connecting communities across the globe. This is a safety 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) 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.

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. 
• 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.

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.
• Previous leadership experience, including mentoring, training, or leading teams.