Hybrid Customs Compliance Specialist II: Trade & Tariff

Workstand; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Bicycle Products in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist II to perform import/export compliance activities with accuracy and independence, including managing blocks, HTS classification, and coordinating with customs brokers. The role supports minimizing supply chain disruption and requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will assist with audits, ISF filings, and participate in CTPAT and trade compliance initiatives while working in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, coworkers, vendors, customs brokers, and service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of HTS classification and demonstrated ability to independently research, assign, and support tariff classifications.
• Knowledge of import/export documentation, customs entry requirements, ISF, TSCA, free trade agreements, ECCN, and other trade compliance requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in ACE reporting and customs data analysis, including the ability to generate and review entry summaries, duty data, ISF data, importer activity reports, and other compliance-related reports.
• Experience with ERP, trade compliance, customs broker, or import/export documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-entry compliance reviews and communicate directly with customs brokers to ensure proper classification, valuation, manufacturer, and country of origin are reported accurately.
• Support audit assessment programs to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of internal and external controls.
• Conduct product research, assign HTS classifications, and maintain classification records with supporting documentation.
• Support duty and tariff analysis, including Section 301, Section 232, free trade agreement eligibility, TSCA, CPSC, and other applicable trade compliance requirements.
• Prepare and submit pre-entry documentation to customs brokers.
• Maintain customs broker relationships for U.S. and Canada import and export activity.
• Review customs entries and support post-entry corrections, protests, reconciliations, and other customs-related filings, as needed.
• Audit broker invoices, duty statements, and customs-related charges for accuracy; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution.
• Monitor daily compliance communications and collaborate with customs brokers, carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve import/export issues and prevent clearance delays.
• Provide support for Special Order Processing to ensure compliant export shipments.
• Review and manage ISFs to ensure timely and accurate filing.
• Actively participate in CTPAT profile maintenance and related compliance activities.
• Support trade compliance projects, regulatory initiatives, audit readiness, and system enhancements, as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, international business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

SAP

Job description

Quality Bicycle Products in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist II to perform import/export compliance activities with accuracy and independence, including managing blocks, HTS classification, and coordinating with customs brokers. The role supports minimizing supply chain disruption and requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will assist with audits, ISF filings, and participate in CTPAT and trade compliance initiatives while working in a hybrid