Posted 03/05/2026
Job Number: 15721
Customs Broker
Opa-Locka, FL • Onsite
Industry: Supply Chain
Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Customs Broker
The Customs Broker will oversee all import-related documentation, classifications, and regulatory compliance to ensure the timely clearance of cargo through U.S. Customs. This role serves as the primary liaison with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), government agencies, carriers, and internal logistics teams, particularly for major cruise-line clients. The Customs Broker will also transition all brokerage work in-house, enhancing accuracy and operational control. This position demands effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high volumes of documentation in a fast-paced environment. Onsite availability in Opa-Locka, FL is essential, with flexibility required for overtime and weekend work.
Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 / Yearly DOE
Customs Broker Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit all import documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and entry summaries, to ensure compliance
- Assign appropriate HTS codes and calculate duties, taxes, and fees for shipments
- Communicate with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and other government agencies to facilitate timely cargo clearance
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, warehouses, and internal logistics teams to maintain efficient cargo movement
- Advise internal teams and clients on trade regulations and compliance strategies
- Monitor shipment status, resolve clearance issues, and ensure compliance requirements are met
- Maintain organized records and electronic files in systems like ACE
- Provide responsive customer service, particularly for cruise-line clients with strict timelines
Customs Broker Requirements:
- Active U.S. Customs Broker License is required
- Experience in customs brokerage or international trade with strong knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classification, and Title 19 CFR is required
- Ability to manage documentation and compliance with high accuracy and attention to detail is required
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, for interaction with CBP, clients, and internal teams are required
- Proficiency with customs systems/software and electronic filing platforms such as ACE is required
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and meet strict clearance timelines is required
- Onsite availability in Opa-Locka, FL with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays is required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, international trade, or a related field is preferred
- Proficiency with customs software and systems beyond the basic requirement of using ACE is preferred
- Knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations, including maritime, OTR, rail, customs, and warehousing is preferred
- Ability to analyze costs, identify inefficiencies, and troubleshoot customs delays or shipment issues is preferred
- Multilingual ability is preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel for tracking and reporting, are preferred
- Experience in a fast-paced freight forwarding or cruise-line logistics environment is preferred
Benefits:
- Medical Coverage
- 401k with employer match
- PTO + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
If you are a Customs Broker looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-AM1
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