HS Code & Customs Classification Specialist

Saudi Development & Export Services Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Development & Export Services Company is seeking a Customs Classification Broker to classify imports, exports, and bonded shipments in accordance with ZATCA regulations and GCC tariffs. You will assign HS Codes, review documents, and support declarations across multiple systems.

The role requires strong Arabic and English communication, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight compliance deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have high-school diploma or higher; degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in customs classification or customs-clearance operations.
• Strong knowledge of HS Codes, ZATCA regulations, GCC customs tariffs, and customs documentation.
• Good Arabic and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, technical specifications, catalogs, and other shipping documents.
• Determine and verify the correct HS Code, customs duty rate, and applicable tariff treatment.
• Classify goods according to ZATCA regulations, GCC customs tariffs, and Harmonized System classification rules.
• Verify product descriptions, materials, functions, quantities, weights, values, and countries of origin.
• Identify prohibited or restricted goods and required approvals from relevant government authorities.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, Customs Clearance Specialists, Operations, Warehousing, Customer Service, Safety, and other SDES departments.
• Support customs declarations for import, export, re-export, transit, statistical, and bonded-zone movements.
• Respond to customs classification queries, remarks, inspections, and document requests.
• Request additional technical information when documents are incomplete or insufficient.
• Maintain accurate classification records, supporting documents, and the approved HS Code database.
• Monitor changes to customs regulations, tariff schedules, restrictions, and permit requirements.
• Escalate incorrect descriptions, document discrepancies, prohibited goods, or compliance concerns immediately.
• Maintain the confidentiality of customer information, customs documents, and system credentials.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Customs Clearance Manager.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High-school diploma or higher; degree in Customs, Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, Chemistry or related field preferred

Tools

ZATCA Fasah

Job description

Saudi Development & Export Services Company is seeking a Customs Classification Broker to classify imports, exports, and bonded shipments in accordance with ZATCA regulations and GCC tariffs. You will assign HS Codes, review documents, and support declarations across multiple systems.

The role requires strong Arabic and English communication, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight compliance deadlines.