Customs Specialist (64888)

Objective of job:

• Responsible for documentation and preparation of import and export customs documents. 
• Ensure a timely clearance of shipments in compliance with all applicable regulations. 
• Assign tariff classifications. 

Principal Activities:

• Communicate daily with customs brokers; provide documentation and guidance for customs clearance
• Resolve problems impacting import and export shipments
• Prepare import/export related documentation
• Perform pre-entry and post-entry reviews of import and export documents
• Assure correct customs valuations of imported items
• Provide guidance to shipment’s requestors in regards to customs valuations methods
• Address the government agency requirements for imported or exported products
• Manage customs broker invoices
• Collect and review commodity information from Engineering, Procurement, suppliers and other parties and classify raw-materials, equipment and parts internally produced, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
• Develop and retain audit trails to support the classification assigned
• Maintain data base related to commodity classifications in the internal ERP system
• Reconcile entry discrepancies, submit post-entry adjustments and protests as required
• Perform internal audits of customs information recorded in the database
• Classify goods shipped abroad using Schedule B tariff codes; determine if the commodity has EAR99 or ECCN
• Maintain accurate and complete record keeping of all trade transactions
• Participates in the development of internal manuals related to import and export requirements and development for customs

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree preferred but not required. Area of study: Customs Compliance, International Trade. LCB or CCS Certifications preferred. 
• 3 to 5 years experience in customs affairs (auto industry is a plus)
• 3 to 5 years extensive background in customs compliance
• 3 to 5 years experience with Customs valuation methodologies
• Experience with the application of GRI & HTS.