Analyst - Customs And Trade

Lincoln Motor Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company is seeking a specialist to handle HS classification for automotive parts across global markets. The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, updating classifications, and leading efforts to qualify products under FTAs to optimize duty costs.

The candidate will perform periodic reviews of classifications, engage suppliers under FTAs, analyze RVC, and prepare cost-saving reports for the business.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HS classification.
• Experience in customs operations and FTA management.
• Knowledge of RVC and duty-cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HS classification for automotive parts across markets.
• Monitor regulatory updates and update HS codes accordingly.
• Perform periodic reviews to optimize duty costs.
• Lead supplier solicitation and qualification under FTAs.
• Analyze eligibility for duty benefits and report findings.

Skills

HS classification

Customs operations

FTA analysis

Cost optimization

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical or related

MBA/MS/ME added advantage

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The role involves conducting HS classification for automotive parts across global markets, ensuring compliance with region-specific regulations, monitoring and updating classifications based on regulatory changes, and performing periodic reviews to optimize duty costs. It also includes leading efforts to engage suppliers and qualify products under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), analyzing eligibility for duty benefits, validating Regional Value Content (RVC), and preparing reports to assess cost‑saving impacts.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

HS Classification

Global Classification: Conduct HS Classification for automotive parts across various global markets including India, Europe, the US, North America, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Ensure compliance with the specific requirements of each region.

Regulatory Updates: Monitor and interpret changes in customs rules and notifications. Assess the impact of these changes on duty rates and HS codes and update the relevant classifications accordingly.

Periodic Reviews: Perform regular reviews of global HS classifications and customs rules across different countries. Compile and submit detailed reports to ensure ongoing compliance and to optimize duty costs.

FTA Supplier Solicitation and Qualification

Supplier Engagement: Lead efforts to solicit and qualify suppliers and products under relevant Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Ensure that all parts meet FTA requirements to maximize duty benefits.

FTA Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in-depth analyses of parts eligible for FTA benefits. Study and validate the Regional Value Content (RVC) and implement necessary processes. Prepare comprehensive reports on the findings and the impact on cost savings.

Qualifications

Qualification & Education Requirements:

B.E., B.Tech. – Mechanical / Automobile / Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics / Aeronautical / Electronics and Communications / Instrumentation and Control. Good Academic Score with 75% and above (CGPA > 7) will be added advantage

Post graduation degree such as MBA, MS or ME/M.Tech is an added advantage.

Experience: 3 to 5 Yrs (In HS Classification)

Experience in Customs Operations, FTA Management will be an added advantage.

Requirements: