Customs Compliance Specialist

Customs Compliance Specialist
Location: New York
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

Position Overview
A leading global logistics and customs brokerage firm is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Customs Compliance Specialist to join our growing compliance team in the New York Metropolitan Area (In-Office).

This is an advanced, post-entry-focused role requiring deep operational knowledge of U.S. Customs brokerage, FDA-regulated cargo, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) environments, and government agency compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance).
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid standard holidays.
• Disability insurance and life insurance coverage.
• Clear pathways for long-term upward mobility into regional management and executive compliance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle CBP Protests, Post Summary Corrections (PSC), Entry Amendments, and responses to Customs Audits (CF28/CF29).
• Manage FDA exceptions (refusals, destructions, re-exports) and perform permit reviews for PGAs (FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, FCC).
• Facilitate FTZ admissions (e214 filings), bonded warehouse withdrawals, and related transfers.
• Support Liquidated Damages mitigation, Prior Disclosures, Duty Drawback claims, and IEEPA/customs portal refund filings.
• Monitor changing CBP/PGA regulations, maintain compliance documentation, and assist with corporate SOP development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct experience in customs brokerage, import/trade compliance, and FTZ/PGA operations.
• Deep knowledge of HTS classification, the ACE Portal, PSCs/Protests, and FDA refusal protocols.
• Proficiency with standard broker ABI systems (experience with tier-one platforms like Descartes OneView is a plus).
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) status, and experience with AD/CVD entries or FDA Prior Notice.

Apply Confidentially

Qualified professionals with dedicated customs brokerage and entry writing experience are encouraged to apply directly or confidentially express interest. All inquiries and resumes are handled with strict discretion and anonymity.