Experienced Import & Trade Compliance Specialist

Samsung Electronics Perú; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Import Specialist to support the trade compliance function for imports. You will classify HTS, verify origin, handle broker requests, and assist FTZ and CTPAT activities across departments.

The role requires strong knowledge of HTS, customs regulations, and auditing, with 5–12 years in import operations. Base pay ranges align with location and experience, with total rewards and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Customs Regulations especially 19 CFR 146.
• Import compliance and regulations.
• Working knowledge and PC skills including Outlook, Excel, and industry related websites (CROSS, FDA, APHIS, US HTS, etc.).
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classifications.
• Auditing principles.
• 5-12 years of experience working in import operations and compliance with an importer, customs broker.

Responsibilities

• Research and classify parts for the company’s import shipments - determining accurate HTS numbers, verifying country of origin, quantity, valuation, and PGA information.
• Research and respond to Customs requests for information in a timely manner as prescribed by regulation.
• Research and classify new parts for imports according to the HTSUS (Harmonized Tariff System of the US).
• Assist in risk assessment reviews including quarterly internal assessments for imports.
• Assist with the annual preparation and distribution of C-TPAT supply chain security letters to suppliers and service providers.
• Perform Customs portal update of C-TPAT program as required.
• Work directly with other company departments to obtain information needed for the trade compliance function and to assist in educating them about trade compliance.
• Review ACE portal for updates and reports used to maintain compliance.
• Maintain and update the parts database with current HTS numbers.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies and address import challenges and issues.
• Work directly with third party providers (freight forwarders, Customs Brokers) that handle the Company’s imports/ exports and provide support to facilitate the release of import/export shipments.
• Other duties may be assigned by management in order to meet the company or business objective on an as needed basis.

Skills

HTS classifications

Customs regulations

Auditing principles

Import compliance

Experience with import operations

Tools

Outlook

Excel

CROSS

FDA

APHIS

US HTS

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Import Specialist to support the trade compliance function for imports. You will classify HTS, verify origin, handle broker requests, and assist FTZ and CTPAT activities across departments.

The role requires strong knowledge of HTS, customs regulations, and auditing, with 5–12 years in import operations. Base pay ranges align with location and experience, with total rewards and benefits provided.