Customs Tariffs Specialist

Expert Connections; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Connections is seeking a Customs & Tariff Specialist in Spartanburg, SC. This role requires expertise in customs compliance, trade regulations, and tariff management.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience, particularly in the automotive sector. The position offers an annual salary of $80,000 and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in customs compliance or international trade.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and documentation.
• Experience with customs brokers and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and trade laws.
• Maintain HTS classifications for products.
• Coordinate with customs brokers for clearance.

Skills

HTS classification

Customs valuation

Tariff regulations

Analytical skills

ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, is hiring a Customs & Tariff Specialist to support international trade compliance, customs operations, and tariff management at their manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws.
• Maintain and manage HTS classifications for imported products and materials.
• Review customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure efficient customs clearance.
• Monitor tariff changes, trade agreements, anti-dumping duties, and other regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Analyze tariff exposure and identify duty‑saving opportunities through programs such as USMCA, duty drawback, FTZs, tariff engineering, and country of origin strategies.
• Support sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and finance teams with landed cost analysis and tariff forecasting.
• Manage trade agreement compliance, supplier certifications, and origin documentation.
• Resolve customs issues, shipment delays, and classification disputes.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and maintain required import/export records.
• Prepare reports on duty spend, tariff exposure, brokerage activity, compliance metrics, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain customs and trade compliance procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, import/export operations, or tariff administration.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin rules, tariff regulations, and international shipping documentation.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
• Working knowledge of USMCA, CBP regulations, EAR, OFAC, and international trade compliance programs.
• Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Certified Export Specialist (CES) are a plus.
• Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

Why Join

• Opportunity to play a key role in a global automotive manufacturing environment during a period of significant trade and tariff activity.
• High visibility position working closely with leadership, supply chain, purchasing, finance, and international partners.
• Ability to directly impact cost savings, risk reduction, and sourcing strategy through trade compliance expertise.
• Exposure to international operations and cross‑functional collaboration across North America and global locations.
• Stable, growing automotive supplier with long‑term opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Compensation

$80,000 per year