Customs Classifier Specialist

Location:

LAKE FOREST, IL, US,

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award‑winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High‑Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $61,800.00 to $.

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

"This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position."

Reporting to the Manager, Customs Compliance, the Customs Classifier Specialist, will classify Grainger items and Grainger sourced items within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), including indicating special trade programs where applicable. You will support the Import and Export activity for Grainger's North America and Latin America. You will apply Export Schedule B number and Commodity Control Number (ECCN) following the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

This position is hybrid requiring presence onsite at the Lake Forest, IL headquarters one day per week.

• Determine item Classification and applicable duty rate using the HTS for U.S. and Canada imports.
• Interpret the U.S. Harmonized Tariffs along with chapter and explanatory notes.
• Identify applicable government agency requirements for U.S. and Canada (EPA, FDA, FCC, FWS, DOT, TSCA, Lacy Act, Steel License, Canada Health, Canada National Energy Board).
• Apply special trade programs and ensure long descriptions are accurate and complete.
• Determine and apply Antidumping and Countervailing case numbers and duty rates.
• Bring knowledge of the Commerce Control List (CCL) and ability to assign ECCN's.
• Determine if export license is required under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Respond to daily classification inquiries from customs brokers and internal customers.
• Develop and retain audit trails to support the classification assigned and update classification database system.
• Own daily HTS audits.
• Source Customs rulings to support classification determinations.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Required.
• 2+ years in U.S. Import regulations and in U.S. Export regulations Required.
• Experienced classifying products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) following Export Administration Regulations (EAR)…