Customs Classification Specialist

Teuben Tax Recruitment | Specialist in Tax Jobs!; Rotterdam, Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Pension plan with generous employer contribution

Hybrid working benefits

Job summary

A multinational logistics firm is seeking a Customs Classification Specialist to join their European Customs Team in the Netherlands. This role involves maintaining HS codes, ensuring compliance across EU markets, and supporting digitalization efforts. The ideal candidate has experience in customs classification and must be fluent in Dutch and English. The position offers hybrid work options and includes a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience gained at a tax consultancy firm or multinational corporation.
• Experience in customs classification is essential.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Determine and maintain correct HS codes for goods across EU markets.
• Monitor CN/TARIC code updates and reflect changes in internal systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, supply chain and finance teams for technical accuracy.

Skills

Hands-on experience with EU HS classification

Strong knowledge of CN/TARIC structure

Fluent in Dutch and English

Analytical mindset

Clear communicator

Clear communication

Tools

Customs ERP and classification databases

Job description

Overview

Our client, a renowned multinational with a strong international presence, is recruiting a Customs Classification Specialist to join the European Customs Team in the Netherlands. The team acts as a logistics and financial control tower, shaping and supporting Central European logistics and supply chain strategy, providing advisory services, driving innovation, and ensuring effective monitoring. The role is based in the Rotterdam/The Hague area and offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and an attractive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in customs classification, gained at a tax consultancy firm (e.g., a Big 4 or equivalent), a multinational corporation, or the Dutch Tax Administration. You speak both Dutch and English, and you are pragmatic, accurate, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• HS Classification & Compliance: Determine and maintain correct HS codes for goods across EU markets; conduct binding tariff information (BTI) applications where applicable; monitor CN/TARIC code updates and reflect changes in internal systems; implement and support customs policies; implement and improve classification procedures and internal controls; collaborate with R&D, supply chain and finance teams to ensure technical accuracy; act as internal expert on classification and origin in customs audits or AEO reviews; support the European Headquarters function; provide advisory on customs issues to stakeholders across the EU region with occasional travel.
• Data & Systems Integration: Maintain HS classification data within ERP and customs management systems; support digitalization efforts using AI tooling; liaise with customs brokers to ensure consistent external classification; monitor and report via KPI dashboards and compliance reports; monitor legal developments on classification (e.g., CN and WCO updates, EU Implementing Regulations).

Profile / Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with EU HS classification in an international context.
• Strong knowledge of CN/TARIC structure, explanatory notes, and classification rules.
• Experience with customs ERP and classification databases.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can translate technical details into practical solutions.

Employment & Benefits

• Location: Rotterdam/The Hague area, Netherlands.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Hybrid working (1 day working from home).
• Fully paid health insurance and pension plan with generous employer contribution.

Interested in this Customs vacancy? Apply above or contact Harry Teuben at [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]. Visit www.teubenrecruitment.nl for more tax jobs and information about Teuben Tax Recruitment.