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Customs Broker

Transport & Logistics · Customs Brokerage & Freight Forwarding Market estimate

Clear imported and exported goods through the Jamaica Customs Agency on behalf of businesses and individuals. Brokers prepare import entries, classify goods, calculate duties and keep shipments moving through the ports.

Salary Breakdown

$1,000,000 JMD – $1,600,000 JMD
0 - 2 years

Customs broker clerk preparing entries and running documents between clients, shipping agents and customs. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,300,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$100,552 JMD
Est. Net / Year$1,206,627 JMD
Show deduction breakdown
Gross (annual)
$1,300,000 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$39,000 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$26,000 JMD
Education Tax
−$28,372 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$0 JMD
Net (annual)
$1,206,627 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    Complete CSEC Subjects

    English A, Mathematics and Principles of Business or Principles of Accounts are important.

    Secondary school
  2. 2

    Study Customs & Logistics

    Complete a customs brokerage, logistics or supply chain programme at Caribbean Maritime University or a similar institution.

    1 - 2 years
  3. 3

    Work as Broker Clerk

    Join a brokerage, courier or freight forwarder and learn the customs entry system, tariff codes and port procedures.

    1 - 3 years
  4. 4

    Get Licensed

    Meet the Jamaica Customs Agency requirements to be licensed as a customs broker.

    6 months - 1 year
  5. 5

    Build a Client Base

    Specialise in areas like vehicles, food or pharmaceuticals, or open your own brokerage.

    Ongoing
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Required Education

  • CSEC English A, Mathematics and Principles of Business / Accounts
  • Certificate or diploma in customs brokerage or logistics
  • Customs broker licence (Jamaica Customs Agency)

Common Local Certifications

  • Customs Broker Licence - Jamaica Customs Agency
  • Caribbean Maritime University customs and logistics programmes
  • Harmonized System (tariff classification) training

Where to Train

Caribbean Maritime University

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 4 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Customs Broker

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)
  • Jamaica Customs Agency - licenses customs brokers; it is not a training provider
  • HEART/NSTA Trust