Paulie Nichols, LCB, CCS

Sr. Broker & Trade Compliance Specialist

paulie@deleontrade.com

+1 (281) 466-2026 (Office)

Houston, TX

Paulie Nichols is a Senior Broker and Trade Compliance Specialist with over 30 years of expertise in customs brokerage, compliance, and logistics. A licensed customs broker and certified customs specialist since 2005, Paulie has extensive experience in commodity classification, compliance, and a deep understanding of import regulatory requirements.
 

Throughout her career, Paulie has successfully designed and implemented supply chain and security protocols, including securing C-TPAT certification for her former company. She is also highly skilled in developing compliance manuals, creating desktop procedures, and conducting in-depth training sessions for both brokers and importers.
 

Specializing in internal audits and risk assessments, Paulie has worked closely with clients to respond to inquiries and requests from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including handling prior disclosures, ruling requests, and more. As the license qualifier for her company, she successfully completed a US CBP broker audit with a favorable review and has helped brokerage clients achieve the same positive outcome in their own audits.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Customs Broker License, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
  • Certified Customs Specialist, NCBFAA Educational Institute

Professional Memberships

  • Houston Customhouse Brokers & Freight Forwarders (HCBFFA)
  • National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (NCBFAA)



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