Remote Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Customs Import Specialist in the Cleveland area. The role supports import compliance, tariff classification, and duty optimization within a global supply chain. Hybrid or remote work options are available for this position.

You will leverage your LCB credentials and HTS expertise to drive regulatory compliance, assess tariff changes, and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and external brokers to ensure smooth import operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) credential required.
• Strong expertise in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification.
• Experience evaluating tariff changes and their impact on business operations.
• Experience administering Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. import compliance activities and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Classify products using HTS and maintain classification accuracy.
• Evaluate tariff and regulatory changes and assess business impact.
• Coordinate customs entry processes with brokers to resolve issues.
• Support duty optimization programs and trade-related reporting.

Skills

HTS classification

FTA qualification

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Customs Import Specialist in the Cleveland area. The role supports import compliance, tariff classification, and duty optimization within a global supply chain. Hybrid or remote work options are available for this position.

You will leverage your LCB credentials and HTS expertise to drive regulatory compliance, assess tariff changes, and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and external brokers to ensure smooth import operations.