Customs Product Classification Specialist

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This Position reports to:
Supply Chain Manager - System Drives

ABB Motion High Power is hiring a Customs Product Classification Specialist. This role ensures end‑to‑end trade compliance by accurately classifying products, preparing regulatory documentation, and upholding U.S. and international customs requirements. You will support organizational efficiency through export product classification, auditing of customs transactions and collaboration with other business areas and contributions to customs process improvements.
This role can be remote in the United States, supporting our Motion High Power Division (located out of New Berlin, WI.)

Your role and responsibilities:
Maintain accurate product classification records and document rationales to ensure consistency.
Classify goods using HTS codes and ECCN with precision and attention to detail.
Prepare and submit import/export documentation in compliance with established procedures.
Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs, USMCA, CTPAT, and other government regulations by monitoring requirements and updates.
Apply proper customs valuation methods in line with WTO and U.S. Customs standards.
Manage customs entry-writing activities, broker performance, and regulatory audits to safeguard compliance and efficiency.
Educate internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance practices to build organizational awareness.
Contribute to tariff engineering strategies established by the Trade Compliance Manager aimed at minimizing duty exposure.

Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:
4+ years of experience in customs compliance, classification, and import/export operations.
Strong understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms, and customs auditing practices, and ability to stay current on evolving trade laws and requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with experience in SAP or similar ERP System highly preferred.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all compliance activities.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Preferred Education and

Qualifications:

Experience presenting compliance reports and mitigation strategies to leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field.
U.S. Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist designation.
Experience using CROSS, ACE, and AES tools.

More about us
We are global market leader in mission-critical high-power, high-performance motors, drives, generators, power conversion and packaged solutions. Every day, we make a difference for our customers by making their operations profitable, safe, and reliable.

What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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