Compliance Specialist

Enable Freight & Logistics | US Specialist Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership exposure

Growth opportunities

Team expansion

Job summary

Enable Freight & Logistics is seeking an experienced Customs Compliance Specialist to own and drive regulatory compliance for US import activities. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate classifications, tariff calculations, and adherence to regulations.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration across the brokerage and entry teams, with opportunities to broaden responsibilities as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Strong U.S. customs compliance experience within a customs brokerage, freight forwarder or importer.
• Working knowledge of HTSUS classification and U.S. import regulations.
• Experience auditing CBP forms (7501), protests and PSCs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for customer customs compliance queries.
• Advise customers on U.S. import regulations and tariff requirements.
• Manage Section 232, Section 301 and Chapter 99 tariff matters.
• Audit CBP Form 7501 entry summaries for accuracy.
• Review classification, valuation, duty and tariff application.
• Prepare and file protests and Post Summary Corrections.
• Support duty drawback activity and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Customs compliance

HTSUS classification

Section 232/301

Audit experience

Communication skills

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Our client is an established U.S. customs brokerage and international logistics company with a strong customer base across multiple industries.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Customs Compliance Specialist to their team. This is a hands-on position within a close-knit business, with the opportunity to take ownership of compliance matters and work directly with customers and internal teams.

The Role

The successful candidate will become a key point of contact for customs compliance matters, supporting customers and the brokerage team across a broad range of U.S. import regulations.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working across different areas of customs rather than being restricted to a narrow set of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for customer customs compliance queries
• Advise customers on U.S. import regulations and tariff requirements
• Manage Section 232, Section 301 and Chapter 99 tariff matters
• Audit CBP Form 7501 entry summaries for accuracy
• Review classification, valuation, duty and tariff application
• Manage CF-28 Requests for Information and coordinate responses
• Prepare and file protests and Post Summary Corrections
• Review and maintain customs powers of attorney and customer documentation
• Support duty drawback activity where required
• Work alongside entry teams on classification and PGA-related queries
• Assist with FDA, EPA and other regulatory requirements
• Take on additional compliance responsibilities as the business develops

Requirements

• Strong U.S. customs compliance experience within a customs brokerage, freight forwarder or importer
• Working knowledge of Section 232, Section 301 and Chapter 99
• Experience with 7501 entry audits, CF-28s, protests and PSCs
• Strong understanding of HTSUS classification
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain regulations clearly to customers
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple functions
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Technically capable and able to learn new systems quickly

Preferred

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Duty drawback experience
• Exposure to Partner Government Agencies, particularly FDA and EPA

CargoWise experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate. Training will be available.

What's on Offer

• Up to $120,000
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Broad exposure across customs compliance
• Long-term opportunity within a growing team