Tariff Classification Specialist

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Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident

Avnet is seeking a Tariff Classification Specialist with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities to support harmonized tariff classification and related processes using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and other regulatory publications.

This role will work cross functionally with Logistics, Global Trade Compliance, Transportation, Procurement, Operations, and other internal teams to accurately assign harmonized tariff (HTS) classifications, identify import classification process improvements and efficiencies, maintain classifications with supporting documentation, lead and participate in internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance and process controls, and maintain accurate HTS classifications across internal systems. The ideal candidate is process‑focused with exceptional attention to detail, with experience classifying products for the electronics industry in a global supply chain environment.

Performs a variety of activities and serves as subject matter expert in U.S. harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) classification, ensuring the company complies with Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations and all other national and international regulatory requirements.

• Analyze product specifications to assign U.S. HTS classifications using established regulatory processes and protocols.

• Collaborate with Procurement and other teams to collect product specifications required for HTS classification.

• Maintain supporting documentation and related records for classification as per government requirements.

• Enhance processes to identify and resolve products missing HTS classifications.

• Grow and maintain internal audit processes for HTS classification.

• Improve data quality across logistics, transportation, and trade compliance systems by identifying gaps and implementing corrective solutions.

• Collaborate with Logistics and Transportation teams to enhance processes for sharing assigned HTS classifications.

• Develop reports and/or create dashboards providing insight into HTS classification processes.

• Present insights clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams, translating classification data and related processes into actionable business recommendations.

• Other tasks or projects, as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts for assigning U.S. harmonized tariff classification. Complete knowledge of all job functions and classification best practices, techniques, and regulatory standards.

• Develops well‑reasoned decisions for product classifications with an evaluation and analysis of product specifications. Assigns classification based on research and supporting evidence to achieve compliance.

• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high‑level.

• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and…