Licensed Customs Broker

Licensed Customs Broker Secaucus NJ

Oct 6 2026

An international freight forwarder and customs brokerage with more than 30 years in business is hiring a licensed customs broker for its Secaucus New Jersey headquarters. You will own import entries across air and ocean freight from classification through release and post-entry work.

Why work here

• Three decades of stability. The company has moved international freight since the mid-1990s and has stayed in business through every trade cycle since.
• Variety on every desk. Air freight ocean freight (FCL and LCL as an NVOCC) trucking bonded warehousing e-commerce fulfillment express exhibition freight and project cargo run through one operation. Your entries will span general cargo hazardous materials perishables and restricted goods.
• Work with a purpose. A dedicated humanitarian aid and relief logistics practice puts your license behind shipments that matter.
• Compliance is a priority. The company holds IATA CNS CTPAT and NVOCC credentials so the brokers judgment carries weight.
• People-first culture. Accountability integrity and loyalty are the stated core values and leadership credits its people as the reason clients stay. Expect a collaborative transparent fast-moving team.
• International reach. Warehousing in the United States and the United Kingdom gives you exposure beyond a single port.
• A prime gateway location. Secaucus sits roughly 10 miles from Port NewarkElizabeth and Newark Liberty International Airport inside the largest port complex on the East Coast with NJ Transit rail at Secaucus Junction.

What youll do

• Prepare review and transmit entries and entry summaries through ACE/ABI for air and ocean imports.
• Classify merchandise under the HTSUS and determine value origin and duty treatment including Section 232 and 301 measures AD/CVD and free trade agreement claims.
• File and monitor Importer Security Filings (102) in-bond movements and bonded warehouse entries.
• Manage Partner Government Agency requirements including FDA USDA/APHIS EPA CPSC and FCC.
• Clear hazardous perishable and restricted shipments with complete accurate documentation.
• Respond to CBP requests for information and notices of action (CF-28 CF-29) and handle post-summary corrections protests and liquidation follow-up.
• Advise importers on compliance documentation and landed cost and act as the escalation point for holds and exams.
• Exercise responsible supervision and control over entry work and keep records to 19 CFR Parts 111 and 163.
• Work with the air ocean trucking and warehouse teams to move freight from arrival through release and delivery.

What you bring

Required

• Active U.S. Customs Broker License in good standing with CBP.
• 3 years of hands-on entry filing at a customs brokerage or freight forwarder.
• Working command of the HTSUS 19 CFR customs valuation and PGA requirements.
• Air and ocean import experience with daily ACE portal and ABI use.
• Clear fast communication with importers carriers and CBP.

Preferred

• Experience with hazardous materials perishables or FDA-regulated goods.
• Exposure to exhibition freight ATA carnets temporary importation under bond or project cargo.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation.
• Familiarity with CTPAT program requirements.

Compensation and schedule

• Location: Secaucus NJ 07094.
• Salary range: employer to confirm before posting.
• Benefits: employer to confirm before posting.
• Schedule: Full-time. On-site or hybrid employer to confirm.
• ABI platform: employer to confirm.

How to apply

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