Licensed Customs Broker

Job Title: Licensed Customs Broker

Location: Secaucus NJ (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our company is a global freight forwarding and third-party logistics provider offering ocean air and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) services alongside customs clearance for import and export shipments. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Licensed Customs Broker to join our Secaucus NJ this role you will manage the customs clearance process across all modes of transportation ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other applicable federal agency requirements while supporting our global freight operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare review and submit customs entries and supporting documentation for import/export shipments arriving via ocean air and other modes in compliance with CBP regulations.

- Classify merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and determine applicable duties taxes and fees.

- Ensure compliance with Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements including FDA USDA EPA and other regulatory bodies as applicable.

- Coordinate with internal freight forwarding NVOCC and operations teams as well as external clients carriers and government agencies to resolve shipment holds discrepancies or documentation issues.

- Monitor changes in trade regulations tariffs and trade agreements and advise clients and internal teams accordingly.

- Maintain accurate records of entries classifications and duty payments in accordance with CBP recordkeeping requirements.

- Support internal audits and ensure adherence to company compliance policies and regulatory standards.

- Assist with duty drawback bonded warehouse and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) processes as needed.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with freight forwarding and logistics teams to ensure seamless door-to-door shipment handling.

Qualifications

- Active U.S. Customs Broker License issued by CBP (required).

- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in customs brokerage freight forwarding or trade compliance ideally within an NVOCC or logistics environment.

- Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule CBP regulations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple entries across ocean and air shipments simultaneously.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

- Proficiency with customs entry software and Microsoft Office applications.

- Bachelors degree in international trade logistics business or a related field preferred but not required with relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

- Experience working within a freight forwarding or NVOCC environment.

- Familiarity with FTZ duty drawback or bonded warehouse operations.

- Familiarity with free trade agreements (e.g. USMCA) and their application to entry filings.

Location Details

This position is based on-site in Secaucus NJ conveniently located near major highways and shipping hubs serving the Port of New York/New Jersey.