Import Compliance Specialist - HTS & C-TPAT

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; 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 cafés and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + personal holidays + regular paid

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Import Specialist to support the trade compliance function, focusing on import shipments, HTS classification, and FTZ/CTPAT activities. The role requires coordination with brokers, cross‑departmental collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance for imports and exports.

The position is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. Join a team dedicated to maintaining export controls and robust trade compliance programs.

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, USHTS).
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
• Auditing principles.
• 5-12 years of experience working in import operations and compliance with an importer or customs broker.

Responsibilities

• Research and classify parts for the company’s import shipments, determining HTS numbers, country of origin, quantity, valuation, and PGA information.
• Research and respond to Customs requests for information in a timely manner as prescribed by regulation.
• Assist in risk assessment reviews including quarterly internal assessments for imports.
• Work directly with freight forwarders and customs brokers to facilitate imports/exports.

Skills

Customs regulations knowledge

HTS classifications

Auditing principles

Import operations experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Customs websites

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Import Specialist to support the trade compliance function, focusing on import shipments, HTS classification, and FTZ/CTPAT activities. The role requires coordination with brokers, cross‑departmental collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance for imports and exports.

The position is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. Join a team dedicated to maintaining export controls and robust trade compliance programs.