Trade Compliance Specialist; REMOTE

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the import and trade compliance program by ensuring accurate product classification, country of origin determinations, and proper application of tariffs and trade agreements. This role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, Customs Brokers, and Trade Compliance leadership to support compliant customs declarations, USMCA qualification analysis, and maintenance of robust trade compliance records. The Specialist reviews data, validates documentation, and escalates complex or highrisk matters to sr.

trade compliance staff when needed.

• Perform Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification reviews for products and determine accurate country of origin.
• Conduct steel and anti-dumping/countervailing duty (ADD/CVD) reviews and maintain related databases and supporting documentation.
• Obtain and analyze product specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), manufacturing details, and supplier certifications to support classification, origin, and trade agreement determinations.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to gather information required for classification, country of origin, USMCA qualification, and other trade compliance requirements.
• Review customs entry data to validate accuracy and support post-entry audit activities and corrections as needed.
• Maintain trade compliance records, databases, and reporting in alignment with regulatory and internal recordkeeping requirements.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to information requests, and tracking corrective actions.
• Research trade compliance issues, including classification, valuation, origin, and trade remedies, and provide clear recommendations to Trade Compliance leadership.
• Escalate complex or high-risk classification, valuation, origin, tariff, or trade remedy issues to the Trade Compliance Analyst or Trade Compliance leadership.
• Add new SKUs to the ERP system and classify any new SKU requests, including assigning HTS codes and country of origin.
• Check for tariff derivatives and identify potential opportunities for tariff mitigation where appropriate.
• Manage incoming ocean and air shipments from a trade compliance perspective, ensuring required import documentation is accurate and complete.
• Collaborate with logistics, product management, and other internal teams to support timely and compliant import operations.

• At least 2 years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, import/export compliance, logistics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with trade compliance activities such as HTS classification, country of origin determinations, and import documentation review.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, including HTS classification, country of origin rules, tariffs, valuation, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Hands-on experience with import compliance and customs compliance processes and procedures.
• Ability to work within ERP systems to manage SKU data, classifications, and related trade compliance information.
• Strong attention to detail with effective documentation, recordkeeping, and organizational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic data reconciliation.
• Ability to research and interpret customs law, tariff schedules, and trade remedy requirements using tariff databases and other resources.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, Customs Brokers, and internal stakeholders.

• Professional trade compliance certifications such as CCS, CES, or equivalent trade compliance training are preferred.
• Experience working with…