Trade Compliance Classification Specialist

Join an established, technology-driven manufacturer supporting the semiconductor and advanced electronics industry. This organization operates in a highly technical, global supply chain environment where accurate trade compliance is critical to maintaining efficient international operations.

The company is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Classification Specialist to support U.S. import compliance and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade compliance professional who enjoys technical research, working with engineering teams, and independently solving complex classification questions.

What You'll Do

• Perform U.S. HTS classification for imported products, components, and assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, material composition, and product descriptions to determine appropriate classifications.
• Research and apply CBP rulings, Explanatory Notes, General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), and tariff regulations.
• Determine applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including FDA, EPA, FCC, USDA, DOE, and TSCA.
• Evaluate products for antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) exposure.
• Assess Section 232, Section 301, and other trade remedy requirements.
• Develop and maintain clear classification rationale and supporting documentation.
• Maintain approved classifications in SAP and support integration with trade compliance systems.
• Support Customs audits, post-summary corrections, compliance reviews, and other trade compliance activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to ensure accurate classification and duty assessment before importation.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of U.S. Customs and Trade Compliance experience, with significant hands-on HTS classification experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. HTS classification, CBP regulations, and General Rules of Interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience researching and applying CBP rulings and tariff guidance.
• Experience determining PGA requirements and AD/CVD applicability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and document classification decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and business teams

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