Customs Specialist- Tariff Classifications

DRÄXLMAIER Group; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in South Carolina is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to manage documentation and ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires 1-2 years of experience in Customs Affairs, familiarity with tax valuation methodologies, and excellent analytical skills. The candidate will communicate with customs brokers, prepare necessary documentation, and maintain accurate records of trade transactions. The position offers a challenging opportunity to optimize import/export processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience in Customs Affairs, preferably in the auto industry.
• 1 year of NCBFAA CCS experience.
• Experience with the application of GRI & HTS.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customs brokers and provide necessary documentation.
• Prepare and manage import/export documentation and valuations.
• Reconcile discrepancies and perform internal audits.

Skills

Customs Compliance

International Trade

Tax Valuations

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Customs Compliance, International Trade, or Business Admin

Job description

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customs brokers; provide documentation and guidance for customs clearance
• Resolve problems impacting import and export shipments
• Prepare import/export related documentation
• Perform pre-entry and post-entry reviews of import and export documents
• Assure correct customs valuations of imported items
• Provide guidance to shipment’s requestors in regards to customs valuations methods
• Address the government agency requirements for imported or exported products
• Manage customs broker invoices
• Collect and review commodity information from Engineering, Procurement, suppliers and other parties and classify raw-materials, equipment and parts internally produced, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
• Develop and retain audit trails to support the classification assigned
• Maintain data base related to commodity classifications in the internal ERP system
• Reconcile entry discrepancies, submit post-entry adjustments and protests as required
• Perform internal audits of customs information recorded in the database
• Classify goods shipped abroad using Schedule B tariff codes; determine if the commodity has EAR99 or ECCN
• Maintain accurate and complete record keeping of all trade transactions
• Participates in the development of internal manuals related to import and export requirements and development for customs

Objective of Job

• Assign tariff classifications.

Principal Activities

• Communicate daily with customs brokers; provide documentation and guidance for customs clearance
• Resolve problems impacting import and export shipments
• Prepare import/export related documentation
• Perform pre-entry and post-entry reviews of import and export documents
• Assure correct customs valuations of imported items
• Provide guidance to shipment’s requestors in regards to customs valuations methods
• Address the government agency requirements for imported or exported products
• Manage customs broker invoices
• Collect and review commodity information from Engineering, Procurement, suppliers and other parties and classify raw-materials, equipment and parts internally produced, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
• Develop and retain audit trails to support the classification assigned
• Maintain data base related to commodity classifications in the internal ERP system
• Reconcile entry discrepancies, submit post-entry adjustments and protests as required
• Perform internal audits of customs information recorded in the database
• Classify goods shipped abroad using Schedule B tariff codes; determine if the commodity has EAR99 or ECCN
• Maintain accurate and complete record keeping of all trade transactions
• Participates in the development of internal manuals related to import and export requirements and development for customs

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree preferred but not required. Area of study: Customs Compliance, International Trade, Business Admin.
• 1 to 2 years experience in Custom Affairs (auto industry is a plus).
• 1 year of NCBFAA CCS experience.
• 1 to 2 years of Customs Compliance and Customs Valuations Methodologies.
• Experience with the application of GRI & HTS.

We are looking forward to your application.

Company / Legal Entity: DAA Dräxlmaier Automotive of America LLC., Org-Code: F-AM63