Customs and Tariff Specialist

HTI is hiring a Customs & Tariff Specialist for a global automotive manufacturer in Duncan, SC. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced international trade professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working at the intersection of supply chain, customs compliance, and global logistics.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and international import/export regulations.
• Maintain HTS classifications and review customs documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to support timely customs clearance.
• Manage compliance activities related to trade programs including USMCA, CAFTA, and other free trade agreements.
• Monitor tariff changes, trade policies, anti-dumping duties, and other regulatory developments.
• Analyze tariff impacts, landed costs, and identify duty savings opportunities.
• Support customs audits, internal compliance reviews, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve customs issues and maintain uninterrupted material flow.
• Prepare reports on duty spend, tariff exposure, brokerage activity, and compliance metrics while driving continuous process improvements.

• 3–7 years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, import/export, or tariff administration.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; automotive experience is a plus.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classifications, customs valuation, country of origin rules, import/export regulations, and international shipping documentation.
• Familiarity with USMCA, CBP regulations, EAR, OFAC, and global trade compliance programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• SAP and advanced Excel experience are preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Certified Export Specialist (CES) certifications are a plus.

• Direct hire position with a stable global manufacturer.
• Highly visible role supporting international supply chain operations.
• Opportunity to influence tariff strategy, trade compliance, and cost savings.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to purchasing, logistics, finance, and executive leadership.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

If you have experience in customs compliance, international trade, or import/export operations and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!