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JAS

Customs Broker Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Customs Brokerage Manager oversees the import customs house broker processes and ensures ... Educate and assist customers on compliance requirements for US Customs and Border Protection and ...

JAS

Customs Broker Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Customs Brokerage Manager oversees the import customs house broker processes and ensures ... Educate and assist customers on compliance requirements for US Customs and Border Protection and ...

JAS

Customs Broker Manager

New York, NY · On-site

The Customs Brokerage Manager oversees the import customs house broker processes and ensures ... Educate and assist customers on compliance requirements for US Customs and Border Protection and ...

FreightTAS

Licensed Customs Broker

Secaucus, NJ

$80K - $125K/hr

... - Assist with duty drawback, bonded warehouse, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) processes as needed ... Customs Broker License issued by CBP (required). - Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in customs ...

OEC Group

Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Broker). * Ability to offer guidance and demonstrate leadership within the Miami Customs Brokerage ... Answer any Brokerage related inquiries internally and externally. * Assist with compliance matters ...

OEC Group

Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Broker). * Ability to offer guidance and demonstrate leadership within the Miami Customs Brokerage ... Answer any Brokerage related inquiries internally and externally. * Assist with compliance matters ...

Fluor

Senior Manager - Customs Compliance

Houston, TX · On-site

... Broker Assist with customs broker performance monitoring, issue resolution, and escalation as appropriate Support interactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including audits ...

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How much do customs broker assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for customs broker assistant in the United States is $24.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a customs broker assistant?

A Customs Broker Assistant supports licensed customs brokers in processing import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating shipments. They communicate with clients, government agencies, and freight carriers to facilitate the smooth clearance of goods through customs. Duties may include preparing paperwork, tracking shipments, and resolving customs-related issues. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of trade regulations are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the customs broker assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Customs Broker Assistant, you need a strong understanding of import/export regulations, attention to detail, and relevant administrative experience, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customs brokerage software, document management systems, and sometimes Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) coursework is advantageous. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to multitask are crucial soft skills for this role. These capabilities help ensure accurate processing of shipments, regulatory compliance, and efficient collaboration in fast-paced logistics environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a customs broker assistant?

As a Customs Broker Assistant, your day-to-day tasks usually involve preparing and processing shipping documents, verifying the accuracy of import/export paperwork, and communicating with clients, customs officials, and logistics partners to ensure timely clearance of shipments. You’ll also assist in tracking shipments, organizing files, and entering important data into customs software systems. The role requires balancing multiple priorities throughout the day and responding quickly to documentation requests or changes. Collaborating with licensed brokers and other team members is common, giving you valuable exposure to the compliance and logistics processes in international trade.

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Infographic showing various Customs Broker Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,095 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager

Kuehne+Nagel

Bensenville, IL • On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager
It's more than a job
As a Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time-such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine.
A Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager overseeing daily customs clearance operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and delivering high levels of customer service
How you create impact
  • Support the management of day-to-day customs brokerage activities
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of import customs entries and ensure timely and accurate customs clearance of shipments
  • Monitor shipment status and address clearance delays or exceptions
  • Assist with customs examinations, holds, and post-entry correction
  • Ensure compliance with CBP regulations and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements
  • Review customs documentation for completeness and accuracy and verify proper tariff classification, valuation, and country-of-origin declarations
  • Stay informed about changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and import/export requirements
  • Support internal and external compliance audit
  • Supervise Customs Brokerage Specialists, Entry Writers, and Coordinators and provide training on customs regulations, company procedures, and compliance standards
  • Assist in workload allocation and performance management and also serve as an escalation point for operational and customer issues
  • Support employee coaching and development initiative
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers and provide customs-related guidance
  • Address customer inquiries regarding duties, taxes, customs regulations, and shipment status and resolve escalated customs clearance issues promptly
  • Support customer onboarding and implementation activities

What we would like you to bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field.
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred.
  • 5+ years of customs brokerage experience from freight forwarding industry preferred
  • Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification

What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The salary range for this position is between $90000.00 and $95000.00. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-RT1
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers."
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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