Remote Tariff Policy & Classification Expert (Contract)

National Tariff Commission; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Part time

Job summary

National Tariff Commission invites applications for Expert Tariff Classification & Policy (Lump-sum pay). The role requires deep expertise in WCO HS classification, tariff policy, and budget analysis, with at least 15 years in customs tariff or related fields.

Part-time consulting with in-person Islamabad presence is expected. The candidate will advise the Tariff Policy Centre, shape commodity profiles, and perform complex tariff analyses across multiple sectors, ensuring regulatory alignment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent 16/18 years of education) in International Trade, Economics, Public Policy, Customs Administration, International Trade Law, Supply Chain Management, Chemical / Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Specialized international certifications in WCO HS classification, Rules of Origin, or Tariff Architecture will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise, guide, and collaborate with Head of the Tariff Policy Centre and technical desks across Tariff Classification & Nomenclature, PCT classifications, and tariff line structuring.
• Analyze tariff headings, industrial value chains, and concordance to ISIC/BEC/SITC; ensure alignment with regulatory measures (SPS, TBT, environment).
• Lead design and maintenance of HS concordance tables; reconcile data across PSW/WeBOC and UN Comtrade classifications.
• Evaluate tariff concession structures under PTAs and assist in budget scrutiny and policy proposals.

Skills

WCO HS Expertise

Concordance & Statistics

Fiscal Modeling

Tariff Classification

Policy Advisory

Executive Writing

Education

Master’s degree in International Trade

Job description

National Tariff Commission invites applications for Expert Tariff Classification & Policy (Lump-sum pay). The role requires deep expertise in WCO HS classification, tariff policy, and budget analysis, with at least 15 years in customs tariff or related fields.

Part-time consulting with in-person Islamabad presence is expected. The candidate will advise the Tariff Policy Centre, shape commodity profiles, and perform complex tariff analyses across multiple sectors, ensuring regulatory alignment