Also called: Customs Brokerage Specialist
Gets imported goods legally through customs, classifying products and calculating tariffs.
Customs brokers figure out the correct tariff code for anything from sneakers to steel, file entries with CBP, and help companies navigate trade rules and changing tariffs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 3 years after high school. Pass the very tough federal Customs Broker License Exam; no degree required.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: International Business, Supply Chain Management.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI tariff classification and automated filings spread fast; a licensed broker still signs, but each handles far more entries.
Classes: Business CTE class, Geography, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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