HS Code Specialist

Bricolage Group of Companies; Carmona; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Bricolage Group of Companies seeks a skilled professional to assign HS Codes, Tariff Lines, and AHTN Codes for imported products. The role involves analyzing specifications and data sheets to determine accurate classification and maintaining records for audits and regulatory purposes.

The position requires 2–3 years of experience, strong knowledge of Philippine tariff laws, and the ability to support internal and external audits while ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires experience classifying a wide range of products.
• Ability to interpret technical product specifications for customs purposes.
• Experience preparing classification justifications and documentation for audits.
• Knowledge of Philippine Tariff Act and ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN).
• Licensed Customs Broker is a strong advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign HS Codes, Tariff Lines, and AHTN Codes to imported products.
• Analyze product specifications, data sheets, and end-use to determine correct classification.
• Maintain classification records and justifications for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Ensure compliance with BOC regulations, CMTA, and Tariff Laws.

Skills

HS Code classification

Tariff classification

Audit support

Regulatory compliance

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Customs Administration or International Trade

Job description

About the role

This role involves accurately assigning HS Codes, Tariff Lines, and AHTN Codes to imported products. You will analyze product specifications, technical data sheets, and end-use to determine correct classification, maintain classification records and justifications for audit and regulatory purposes, and ensure compliance with BOC regulations, CMTA, and Tariff Laws.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately assign HS Codes, Tariff Lines, and AHTN Codes to imported products

• Analyze product specifications, technical data sheets, and end-use to determine correct classification

• Maintain classification records and justifications for audit and regulatory purposes

• Ensure compliance with BOC regulations, CMTA, and Tariff Laws

• Keep updated with HS Code Amendments, WCO Guidelines, and AHTN Updates

• Support Internal and External Audits, Inspections, and Regulatory Inquiries

• Prepare classification reports, internal documentation, and justification letters

• Provide classification guidance to procurement, logistics, and compliance teams

• Identify potential HS misclassification risks and propose corrective measures

• Monitor tariff compliance and recommend improvements to internal controls

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Customs Administration, International Trade, or any related field

• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in classifying wide range of products

• Experience interpreting technical product specifications for customs purposes

• Experience preparing classification justifications and documentation for audits

• Experience in Advance Rulings, HS updates implementation, and supporting post-clearance audits

• Proven knowledge of Philippine Tariff Act and ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN)

• Licensed Customs Broker (strong advantage, not required)

• Additional training or certification in Trade Compliance or Customs Brokerage Certification / Bureau of Customs / Tariff Commission (preferred)

KEY PERFORMANCE :

HS Code Data Accuracy

HS Code & Classification Management HS Code

Masterlist Management

SOPs for HS Code Classification Procedures