Customs Compliance Specialist

TSMC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Income protection programs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to support import/export operations and ensure regulatory alignment from our Phoenix facility. You will coordinate with customs brokers, review declarations, and maintain organized FTZ records.

The role emphasizes HTS/ECCN classification, duty tracking, and data preparation for CBP inquiries and performance reports, while collaborating across teams to resolve routine issues and elevate complex matters to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0–1 year of experience as a customs entry writer/broker.
• HTS and 19 CFR familiarity required; FTZ regulations knowledge a plus.
• Active U.S. Customs Broker’s License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customs clearance by liaising with brokers and reviewing entry data.
• Maintain FTZ records and assist with quarterly/annual KPI reporting.
• Prepare and organize import/export documentation, permits, and licenses; track duties.
• Support CBP inquiries and audits with requested data and documentation.
• Verify shipping documents for regulatory compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Listening

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HTS familiarity

19 CFR familiarity

FTZ regulations knowledge

Customs Broker License (plus)

Job description

Customs Compliance Specialist

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

As a Customs Compliance Specialist, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

Supports daily import/export operations by coordinating customs clearance and ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards. Key tasks include assisting with HTS/ECCN classification, tracking duty payments, and maintaining organized records for Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities. The role involves performing basic entry audits, assisting the logistics team with shipping issues, and helping prepare data for CBP inquiries and performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customs brokers to facilitate timely clearance. Assist in the review of entry declarations by verifying data such as valuation, country of origin, and trade program claims against commercial documents.
• Support daily Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations by maintaining accurate records and ensuring all documentation is filed in accordance with FTZ regulations.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of import/export documentation, permits, and licenses. Support the team by tracking duty and task payments and gathering necessary records to help senior staff respond to CBP audits or inquiries.
• Perform routine checks of trade documentation to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance. Identify and report any discrepancies and assist in documenting the necessary corrections.
• Review shipping documentation for each transaction to verify that all details align with current customs regulations and internal requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional departments to provide updates on shipment status and basic customs requirements. Help resolve routine compliance questions and elevate complex issues to management for guidance.
• Maintain compliance trackers and assist in the preparation of weekly or monthly KPI reports. Provide data support to help the team identify shipment trends and potential areas for administrative improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of import and export activities as required by law.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 0~1 year of experience as a customs entry writer/broker
• Technical Skills:
  • Familiar with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and 19CFR
  • Demonstrated experience with FTZ regulations and operational processes is a plus.
  • Possession of an active U.S Customs Broker’s License is a plus
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Communication
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
  • Presentation skills
  • Listening
  • Teamwork
• Physical Requirements: N/A
• Training: N/A

Shift expectations verbiage (Choose appropriate option below)

• ( Technician ) TSMC Arizona operates 24/7, 365 days a year. This position requires candidate to have ability and willingness to work any shift (day or night) in a compressed work week schedule once training is done. The compressed work week shift structure is Work 4 days on, 3 days off for one week and 3 days on, 4 days off the next week. Shift is 12 hour shifts from 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am.
• ( Engineer ) All Job Title may be required to work a Compressed Work Week (4-day on, 3-day off, 3-day on, 4-day off), and may be required to work night shift on a rotational basis.
• Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Night shift rotations are expected to be no more than 4 months per calendar year.
• Standard work hours: Monday through Friday

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Choose the options that best fit your and your family’s needs.
• Income-Protection Programs: Financial assistance during injury or illness.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your financial future with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays: Recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

Work Location

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] .