Import Specialist

Customs, Trade and Tariff Compliance Specialist

Job Category
:
Logistics

Requisition Number
: IMPOR
002280

Locations:
Showing 1 location

Posted :
January 29, 2026

Full-Time
• On-site

This role will have direct ownership of tariff exposure and cost mitigation decision making. The candidate should be comfortable and have demonstrated experience in owning tariff and duty impact.

• Prepare and review import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, country-of-origin details, and product specifications.
• Verify Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and maintain accurate product coding in the ERP system.
• Ensure duty, tariff, and fee calculations (including Section 301/232, MPF, HMF) are accurate and consistently applied.
• Review customs broker entry filings for accuracy and compliance prior to and after submission.
• Monitor shipments under customs holds, exams, and releases; coordinate with brokers and freight forwarders to resolve delays.

• Maintain all customs compliance records in accordance with CBP retention requirements.
• Track and interpret regulatory updates from CBP, BIS, USTR, USITC, and other relevant agencies.
• Conduct internal audits of entries, classifications, and documentation; support any corrective actions.
• Assist with responses to CBP Requests for Information.
• Support restricted-party screening, export-control checks, and import-licensing requirements when applicable.
• SOP development and continuous improvement responsibilities for trade compliance workflow.

• Collect required compliance documentation from suppliers, including COO statements, FTA certificates, and material declarations.
• Evaluate product origin and production details to determine free-trade agreement (FTA) eligibility.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on customs requirements, tariff impacts, and compliance considerations.
• Review new products for importability, labeling, COO marking, and classification requirements.
• Submit new and existing products to Customs for classification rulings.

• Analyze duty and tariff impacts and communicate cost changes to purchasing and finance/item administration.
• Support duty-recovery processes such as drawback claims, protests, or post-summary corrections.
• Prepare periodic reports on duty spend, classification updates, and compliance metrics.

• Assist with CTPAT documentation and compliance activities
• Support supply-chain changes that may affect tariffs, sourcing, or classification.

Maintain accurate data within SAP or other ERP systems related to trade compliance.

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