Customs Compliance Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Item Classification and Country of Origin Determination
• Classify products and materials according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
• Determine and maintain Country of Origin
• Manage Customs Clearance Process
• Support customs clearance of shipments
• Provide required information for import and export documentation in accordance with customer regulations, laws, and/or procedures
• Respond to US customs requests for information
• Audit Customs Clearance
• Audit commercial documents, applying proper harmonized tariff schedule for accurate duty assessment to ensure proper government importing requirements are met
• Audit entry packets
• Audit supplier compliance with customs regulations (Country of Origin Assignment and marking)
• Training
• Provide training on import and export compliance topics
• Train import suppliers and documentation requirements
• Support
• Provide duty rates on goods to be imported based on tariff classification
• Partner to internal departments and external partners
• Support Free Trade Agreements processes and procedures
• Research and communicate free trade agreement information to obtain duty savings
• Support of renewal of Free trade agreements yearly and as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience. (In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of experience is acceptable)
• 2+ years of experience in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) assignment OR
• 2+ years of experience working customs operations, including classification, valuation, and Free Trade Agreements
• Knowledge of US Customs regulations and HTSUS classification
• Knowledge of international shipping documentation, customs clearance, and freight forwarding
• Strong attention to details and proficient record-keeping and database maintenance skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply information
• International Supply Chain experience preferred
• US Customs Brokers License preferred or obtainment within 18 months
• Ability to model the Company's values of respect for people, teamwork and continuous improvement 

Current Openings for Customs Compliance Specialist Jobs at Wahl Clipper Corporation