Customs, Trade and Tariff Compliance Specialist

Archdale, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Logistics

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

This role will have direct ownership of tariff exposure and cost mitigation decision making.

Preferred candidate will be comfortable and have demonstrated experience in owning tariff and duty impact.

Import Operations & Documentation

Prepare and review import documentation including commercial invoices packing lists country-of-origin details and product specifications.
Verify Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and maintain accurate product coding in the ERP system.
Ensure duty tariff and fee calculations (including Section 301/232 MPF HMF) are accurate and consistently applied.
Review customs broker entry filings for accuracy and compliance prior to and after submission.
Monitor shipments under customs holds exams and releases; coordinate with brokers and freight forwarders to resolve delays.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Maintain all customs compliance records in accordance with CBP retention requirements.
Track and interpret regulatory updates from CBP BIS USTR USITC and other relevant agencies.
Conduct internal audits of entries classifications and documentation; support any corrective actions.
Assist with responses to CBP Requests for Information
Support restricted-party screening export-control checks and import-licensing requirements when applicable.
SOP development and continuous improvement responsibilities for trade compliance workflow

Supplier & Internal Coordination

Collect required compliance documentation from suppliers including COO statements FTA certificates and material declarations.
Evaluate product origin and production details to determine free-trade agreement (FTA) eligibility.
Provide guidance to internal teams on customs requirements tariff impacts and compliance considerations.
Review new products for importability labeling COO marking and classification requirements.
Submit new and existing products to Customs for classification rulings.

Duty Management & Cost Control

Analyze duty and tariff impacts and communicate cost changes to purchasing and finance/item administration.
Support duty-recovery processes such as drawback claims protests or post-summary corrections.
Prepare periodic reports on duty spend classification updates and compliance metrics.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with CTPAT documentation and compliance activities
Support supply-chain changes that may affect tariffs sourcing or classification.

Maintain accurate data within SAP or other ERP systems related to trade compliance

Required Experience:

Key ResponsibilitiesThis role will have direct ownership of tariff exposure and cost mitigation decision making. Preferred candidate will be comfortable and have demonstrated experience in owning tariff and duty impact.Import Operations & DocumentationPrepare and review import documentation includin...