Import Customs Specialist

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an Import Customs Specialist to support U.S. Customs, ensuring compliance and efficient import operations. The role emphasizes tariff classifications, HTS accuracy, and USMCA program administration.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience with broker management, and a solid grasp of CBP regulations. Hybrid on-site and remote work options are available after training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs processes.
• Understanding of customs entry requirements, tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin principles.
• Working knowledge of USMCA certification requirements and free trade agreement administration.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Customer service mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and compliance.
• Understanding of current events in the importing sector of the United States.
• Experience with broker management.
• Understanding of entry operations guidelines when entering the US.
• Ability to assign an HTS to a product.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. Customs team in executing import compliance and customs operations activities.
• Monitor import transactions for compliance with CBP regulations and internal policies.
• Review and maintain tariff classifications (HTS), customs valuation information, and import documentation.
• Assist with data analysis and compliance monitoring initiatives.
• Investigate and support resolution of customs clearance delays, shipment holds, and entry discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance documentation and support audit readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions for customs compliance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and data quality.
• Monitor regulatory changes and elevate potential compliance concerns to leadership.
• Support administration of USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement programs.
• Review and maintain supplier USMCA certifications and supporting documentation.
• Assist with supplier solicitation efforts and record retention requirements related to USMCA claims.
• Support qualification reviews and validation of information required for preferential duty treatment.
• Maintain knowledge of USMCA certification requirements, rules of origin, and documentation standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to maximize compliant utilization of USMCA benefits.

Skills

Import regulations

Customs processes

Tariff classification

USMCA knowledge

HTS assignment

Broker management

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

CBP regulations

Education

Degree preferred in Supply Chain/Logistics/International Trade/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a multi-national MedTech organization. If so, our client is hiring an Import Customs Specialist.

Position Type:

• Contract
• Hybrid

Required:

• Knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs processes
• Understanding of customs entry requirements, tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin principles
• Working knowledge of USMCA certification requirements and free trade agreement administration
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Customer service mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and compliance
• Understanding of current events in the importing sector of the United States
• Experience with broker management
• Understanding of entry operations guidelines when entering the US
• Ability to assign an HTS to a product

Responsibilities:

• Support U.S. Customs team in executing import compliance and customs operations activities
• Monitor import transactions for compliance with CBP regulations and internal policies
• Review and maintain tariff classifications (HTS), customs valuation information, and import documentation
• Assist with data analysis and compliance monitoring initiatives
• Investigate and support resolution of customs clearance delays, shipment holds, and entry discrepancies
• Maintain compliance documentation and support audit readiness activities
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions for customs compliance activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and data quality
• Monitor regulatory changes and elevate potential compliance concerns to leadership
• Support administration of USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement programs
• Review and maintain supplier USMCA certifications and supporting documentation
• Assist with supplier solicitation efforts and record retention requirements related to USMCA claims
• Support qualification reviews and validation of information required for preferential duty treatment
• Maintain knowledge of USMCA certification requirements, rules of origin, and documentation standards
• Partner with internal stakeholders to maximize compliant utilization of USMCA benefits

Preferences:

• 3-5 years of recent Import Compliance, Customs, Customs Brokerage, Entry Writer, or Trade Compliance experience
• Local to the Alpharetta, GA area and able to attend onsite training; hybrid/remote after training
• Degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or related field
• Experience with HTS classification, U.S. Customs (CBP) regulations, customs entries, broker management, and import compliance
• USMCA qualification, rules of origin, tariff stacking, customs audits, duty optimization, Customs Broker or Entry Writer experience
• Strong Excel, communication, analytical, and multitasking skills with the ability to work across multiple customs compliance functions
• Demonstrated employment stability and a record of successfully completing prior assignments are strongly preferred