Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Customs Broker

Location: Jamaica, NY (near JFK Airport)

Company: Global freight-forwarding & logistics provider

About Us:

We are a dynamic freight forwarding firm specializing in air and ocean imports via JFK. With a growing client base and high-volume activity, we are looking for a savvy, licensed customs broker to join our import operations team, ensure compliance, deliver exceptional client service, and keep things moving smoothly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage U.S. import customs clearance end-to-end for air and ocean freight via JFK.
• Prepare, review, and submit entry documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, ISF filings, entry summaries).
• Determine proper HTS classification and advise on duty, valuation, and regulatory matters.
• Interface with clients, forwarders, carriers and government agencies (U.S. Customs and Border Protection, PGA authorities).
• Ensure compliance with CBP and partner-government agency requirements (FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with audit and retention rules.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to guarantee seamless hand-off between brokerage, transportation and delivery.
• Mentor and train more junior staff on entry procedures, ACE/ABI systems, and customs best practices.

Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Customs Broker license (required).
• 3 + years of customs brokerage or import-compliance experience – preferably in a freight-forwarding environment.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, CBP regulations, ACE/ABI filing systems.
• Proficiency with customs brokerage software (e.g., CargoWise, Descartes, ACE Portal).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and client-service orientation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment near JFK, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Schedule & Location:

• On-site at our Jamaica, NY office (near JFK Airport) – Monday through Friday.
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and 401(k) plan.

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