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How much do import agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for import agent in Georgia is $16.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.59 and $18.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an import agent?

To thrive as an Import Agent, you need strong knowledge of international trade regulations, shipping documentation, and logistics, often backed by experience in supply chain management or a related field. Familiarity with customs clearance systems, freight tracking software, and relevant certifications such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) is highly valuable. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing complex transactions and coordinating with global partners. These competencies ensure efficient import operations, regulatory compliance, and strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Import Agent vs Customs Broker?

AspectImport AgentCustoms Broker
CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of import regulations, sometimes certifications depending on regionRequires licensing and certification, often licensed customs broker exams
Work EnvironmentWorks with shipping companies, freight forwarders, and clients to coordinate importsHandles customs clearance, interacts with government agencies and importers
Employer & IndustryLogistics companies, import/export firms, freight forwardersCustoms agencies, import/export companies, freight forwarding firms

While both roles involve facilitating the import process, an Import Agent primarily coordinates shipments and liaises with clients, whereas a Customs Broker specializes in navigating customs regulations and ensuring compliance for clearance. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers identify the right role based on credentials and responsibilities.

How much do import agents make?

Import agents typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of shipments handled. Some may earn commissions or bonuses based on the volume of imports managed, and proficiency with customs regulations and logistics software can influence earnings.

What is an import agent?

Import agents are professionals or companies that facilitate the process of bringing goods from foreign countries into a local market. They act as intermediaries between international suppliers and local buyers, managing logistics, customs documentation, and compliance with import regulations. Import agents help streamline the import process, ensuring that shipments arrive efficiently and in accordance with legal requirements. Their role is critical for businesses seeking to source products globally while minimizing risks and delays.

How do you become an import agent?

To become an import agent, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of international trade regulations, and strong organizational skills. Gaining experience in logistics, customs procedures, or supply chain management can be beneficial, and some roles may require familiarity with import/export software or certifications in trade compliance.

What are some typical challenges import agents face when coordinating international shipments?

Import Agents often encounter challenges such as navigating complex customs regulations, managing documentation requirements, and addressing unexpected delays due to weather or port congestion. Staying updated with changing trade laws and maintaining clear communication with freight forwarders, carriers, and clients are essential for smooth operations. Proactively handling these challenges helps ensure shipments arrive on time and compliance is maintained, making adaptability and attention to detail key strengths in this role.
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Tax Senior, Global Trade - Classification

Deloitte

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 150 rated financial services

Job description


Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? Do you have experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) classification? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027

What you'll do

As a Senior Consultant on our Global Trade - Classification team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; you will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives; with the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. Utilizing your HTS and/or ECCN classification skills, you will join a dynamic global team of experts driving a follow-the-sun operation model supported by a quality framework designed to navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Planning and compliance assistance, and exploration of automated import and export solutions. 
  • Supply chain efficiency planning including trade and security, customs valuation planning, first sale for export planning, and the analysis of transfer pricing policies to work towards compliance with customs valuation requirements. 
  • Process improvement planning and implementation assistance
  • Trade compliance audit assistance and representation before trade authorities around the world. 
  • HTS and ECCN quality control and oversight
  • Global team development, training, and skills assessment

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. HTS and ECCN classification specialists will work closely both with the US team and with our highly trained professionals located around the globe. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • 3+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Demonstrated experience with US import regulations. 
  • Proven experience with HTS and/or ECCN classification and knowledge of export regulations, including ITAR/EAR
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office
    • If not CPA eligible
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • US Customhouse Broker's License
      • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
      • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer)
      • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)

 Preferred

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
  • Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, E2Open Trade Automation, to manage import/export compliance
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
  • Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,700 to $177,125.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


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Qualifications:


Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? Do you have experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) classification? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027

What you'll do

As a Senior Consultant on our Global Trade - Classification team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; you will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives; with the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. Utilizing your HTS and/or ECCN classification skills, you will join a dynamic global team of experts driving a follow-the-sun operation model supported by a quality framework designed to navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Planning and compliance assistance, and exploration of automated import and export solutions. 
  • Supply chain efficiency planning including trade and security, customs valuation planning, first sale for export planning, and the analysis of transfer pricing policies to work towards compliance with customs valuation requirements. 
  • Process improvement planning and implementation assistance
  • Trade compliance audit assistance and representation before trade authorities around the world. 
  • HTS and ECCN quality control and oversight
  • Global team development, training, and skills assessment

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. HTS and ECCN classification specialists will work closely both with the US team and with our highly trained professionals located around the globe. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • 3+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Demonstrated experience with US import regulations. 
  • Proven experience with HTS and/or ECCN classification and knowledge of export regulations, including ITAR/EAR
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office
    • If not CPA eligible
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • US Customhouse Broker's License
      • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
      • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer)
      • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)

 Preferred

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
  • Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, E2Open Trade Automation, to manage import/export compliance
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
  • Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,700 to $177,125.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


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