Customs Specialist- Tariff Classifications

Objective of job:

• 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, Business Admin.
• 1 to 2 years experience in Custom Affairs (auto industry is a plus).
• 1 year of NCBFAA CCS experience. 
• 1 to 2 years of Customs Compliance and Customs Valuations Methodologies.
• Experience with the application of GRI & HTS.