Customs Import Specialist

Customs Import Specialist

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Location:

Hybrid or Remote in Akron, OH

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Play a key role in shaping import compliance and trade strategy for a global supply chain operation.
• Leverage your Licensed Customs Broker expertise to influence business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Gain visibility across procurement, logistics, operations, and business leadership teams.
• Help drive duty savings and trade optimization initiatives through FTAs and tariff management programs.
• Stay at the forefront of evolving trade regulations and tariff changes impacting international commerce.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment with internal stakeholders and external customs brokers.
• Contribute to business continuity by ensuring compliant and efficient movement of imported goods.
• Expand your expertise across customs compliance, tariff classification, trade agreements, and import operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Customs Import Specialist:

• Manage U.S. import compliance activities and ensure adherence to customs regulations and internal policies.
• Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and maintain classification accuracy.
• Evaluate tariff and regulatory changes and assess business impact.
• Administer Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification programs and maintain supporting documentation.
• Coordinate customs entry processes and work closely with customs brokers to resolve import issues.
• Support duty optimization programs, audits, compliance reviews, and trade-related reporting.

Qualifications for the Customs Import Specialist:

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) credential required.
• Strong expertise in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification.
• Experience with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification and administration.
• Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs compliance requirements, and customs entry processes.
• Experience evaluating tariff changes and their impact on business operations.
• Background in import operations, duty optimization programs, and trade compliance activities.
• Ability to effectively partner with procurement, logistics, business stakeholders, and external customs brokers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.